Tag Archives: grieving

SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT

Posted on June 16, 2015 by susansplace

SAME, SAME BUT DIFFERENT A Story for the Children of Cambodia – #2 Ratanak had walked down that road 1,000 times before. It always looked the same. He kicked an empty can with his bare foot as he walked along, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Agape love, child abuse, God's love, grieving, healing, healing light, ptsd, same, same but different, therapy for children | Leave a comment

One Giant Step Forward

Posted on June 13, 2015 by susansplace

It has been three years since my husband passed away. Three of the most volatile years I’ve ever experienced. I’ve got stories, but dwelling on the past won’t heal this soul. The grieving goes on for quite some time; one … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged children teach parents, grieving, hope, life goes on, living alone, loss of loved one, moving forward | 10 Comments

Tai Chi and Polenta

Posted on April 29, 2014 by susansplace

Some days, I feel so happy to be alive that I’m compelled to do a shout-out to our maker. It started with polenta. Last night, a friend said “Why don’t you cook up some polenta and I’ll grill vegetables and we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bird watching, God's love, grieving, healing, hope, loss of a loved one, meditation, polenta, relaxation, starting over, sunrise, Tai Chi, thank you God, who am I | 3 Comments

Floating Peep

Posted on April 21, 2014 by susansplace

Easters come and they go. Some Easters are happy memories in the making; others, not so much. This Easter was one of those memorable ones. I followed His path through Maundy Thursday and Good Friday, celebrating His resurrection on Easter Sunday. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged a mother's love, daughters, Easter promise, forgiveness, God's love, grieving, healing, hope, new beginnings, new life, Peeps | 2 Comments

Rockin’ This Day!

Posted on January 3, 2014 by susansplace

I started out early, resolutions in tow. The air was cold on my face but the promise of this day filled me up with warm optimism. It is so quiet at this hour; the birds are still sleeping. Where are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged daughters, faith, God, grieving, happiness, healing, hope, in the moment, joy, love, nature, new year's resolutions, seagulls, sunrises | 3 Comments

Kissed by God

Posted on August 19, 2013 by susansplace

Amazing grace. A magnolia blossom kissed by God! It makes me so happy to look at this image. It is such a wonderful reminder that God is everywhere. God is everywhere. He is with us always. If we could only … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, faith, God is everywhere, God is love, God's Peace, grieving, healing, Psalm 34:18, trust in God | 3 Comments

A Time for Reflection

Posted on August 19, 2013 by susansplace

And now it’s time to reflect, right? To remember the good times. I have a fond memory of you, Richard. You were such a talented guy and you had come up with a clever way of making a wine bottle … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, golf balls, grief, grieving, healing, loss of friend, loss of loved one, pinnacle, reflect on good times, sadness | 1 Comment