Tag Archives: bereavement

A Wise Old Lady Once Said…

Posted on February 8, 2013 by susansplace

Go to where love is, not where it is supposed to be.

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Trust is Hard Sometimes

Posted on February 5, 2013 by susansplace

I adopted Harry and Sally from a shelter in July. Harry settled in fairly quickly. Sally, not so much. You see, she didn’t trust me. Trust is hard sometimes. Her life at the shelter had been challenging at best. She … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, cats, faith, healing, hope, inspiration, starting over, trust, trust in God, trust yourself | 15 Comments

The Man in the White Hat

Posted on January 23, 2013 by susansplace

When you lose a loved one, they warn you that there are many “firsts”. They’re usually referring to the first Christmas, the first Easter, the first party without him/her, the first time you go to church alone. And they are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, faith, grieving, healing, hope, humor, inspiration, laughter, photography, widowers, widows | 6 Comments

The Power of Music

Posted on January 13, 2013 by susansplace

The first few bars of “Beautiful Savior” will bring me to the heart of my faith, and sometimes, the core of my sadness, instantly. Listening to anything by Journey will conjure up the “sparky” side of me and make me … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged artists, bereavement, cures for depression, depression, faith, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, Lawrence Welk, loss, music, musicians, photography | 4 Comments

Sanity Soldiers

Posted on January 11, 2013 by susansplace

It’s been seven months. I sit in my old, flannel robe. Lost the tie years ago, so it’s wrapped tightly around me, kimono-style. Old gym socks on my feet. Arms wrapped around my knees, I huddle on the couch, staring … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, counselors, cures for depression, depression, faith, family, friends, God, grief support, healing, hope, inspiration, loss of husband, pastors | 6 Comments

Blind Faith

Posted on December 18, 2012 by susansplace

I have been so saddened by the news of those 26 angels that lost their lives at the hands of such evil. It has been hard for me to think of much else these days. I know that I’m not … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, blind faith, faith, God's love, healing, hope, inspiration, sadness | 4 Comments

Believe!

Posted on December 14, 2012 by susansplace

Dear E, Last December, I vowed to make my 65th year “the best year ever”. I wrote those words in my journal. I promised to get fit. To work less. To start a blog. To spend more time on the … Continue reading →

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Loving Kindness

Posted on December 9, 2012 by susansplace

We had worked hard to make the fellowship hall look especially festive. We were fortunate that the children’s pageant was to go on the next morning, so the stage was set with wonderful lighting and Christmas props. The men set … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Advent, bereavement, Christian faith, faith, God's love, God's promise, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, kindness, loss of a loved one at Christmas, loving kindness | Leave a comment

Big Black Cow and Other Thanksgiving Blessings

Posted on November 23, 2012 by susansplace

This was supposed to be a hard one. My first Thanksgiving after… you know. But in fact, it was one of the nicest days I’ve spent in a very long time. I am so incredibly blessed. I had prepared for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, cows, faith, God, grief, healing, hope, inspiration, memories, photography, Thanksgiving, therapy | 7 Comments

My PW’s

Posted on November 18, 2012 by susansplace

Today was one of those days when after a fulfilling church service, coffee with friends turned into a raucous laugh-fest! One funny story led to another and we laughed hard – conjuring up grunts and frowns from the folks sitting … Continue reading →

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