Tag Archives: healing

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

Tears are the Tool

Posted on April 17, 2014 by susansplace

My husband died in June 2012. My sister died a few months before that. Six months ago, I decided to move back home, where I grew up — this would get me closer to family and undoubtedly, speed up the … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Easter memories, forgiveness, God's grace, grief, healing, memories of childhood, Mill Valley, tears are the tool, the good ol' days, therapy | 2 Comments

I Will Miss You, Sweet Harry and Sally

Posted on March 16, 2014 by susansplace

Sometimes, life is so incredibly hard. I had to surrender Harry and Sally yesterday. This came after months of trying everything I could to correct a “bad behavior”, but to no avail. Some of you know the whole story; others … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cats, counseling for loss, grief, grieving a loss, healing, loss of a loved one, loss of a pet, sadness | 2 Comments

Color Me Blue

Posted on February 28, 2014 by susansplace

I have been unable to blog lately. Working through something. So, why I stew in my blue, I receive this from my daughter, and my heart turns a lovely warm yellow! The journey begins. The cab was early. The plane … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged faith, God, grief, happiness, healing, loss of husband, loss of loved ones, loss of parents, loss of sister, love, patience, questioning God, sadness | 4 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

Christmas Ramblings

Posted on December 22, 2013 by susansplace

Fourth Sunday in Advent. Time to prepare for His birth. No time to prepare. Prepare what? Prepare my heart. Love one another. Human kindness. That’s all He asks of us. It’s so simple. It’s so hard. Why is it so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged change, Christmas, depression at Christmas time, faith, God's promise, grief, healing, hope, life is good, life is hard, love, new home | Leave a comment

Happy Solstice!

Posted on December 22, 2013 by susansplace

What a way to start the morning! Simply magical…. I’m without words! Thank you, God, for this special day!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christmas, faith, happiness, healing, kayaking, love, winter solstice | 3 Comments

Sheeet Happens – Get Over It!

Posted on December 10, 2013 by susansplace

So I had just said goodbye to my daughter after an exhilarating walk in the sub-30 degrees this morning. I was high on life, thanking God for my new home and for the opportunity to spend more time with my … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged change is good, faith, healing, hope, life's ups and downs, marshlands, Mill Valley, nature, new home, seagulls | 1 Comment

30 Toes Later

Posted on October 18, 2013 by susansplace

I have moved to Mill Valley, California and a new adventure begins! Actually, I was raised in Mill Valley, so perhaps this is an old adventure which has come full circle… Veeery interestinque! Stay tuned!

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged faith, follow your dreams, healing, hope, life is short, mothers and daughters, new beginnings | 2 Comments