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Tag Archives: life and living
Reflections
Life throws us some very difficult challenges. Some days, it’s so hard to stay positive. I know that I’m not alone in this, but sometimes, it can feel that way. This morning, I ask God to bless Shaun … Continue reading →
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Tagged brothers, death and dying, faith, fathers, hope, husbands, life and living, love, Prayer, we are not alone
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Scalloped Potatoes and Ham
On my way to church this morning, I remembered all those other Easters. The last 20 or so all went about the same way. I can hear him saying to a daughter on the telephone, “Why don’t you bring a … Continue reading →
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Tagged Christian faith, death and dying, Easter, Easter dinner, faith, God's promise, grieving, healing, life and living, lost sheep, memories
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Answers to My Prayers
Answers to our prayers happen every day. Look for them. A huge truck lumbered up to the front of the house. The driver jumped out and disappeared into the rear of the truck. I could hear some banging and thumping, … Continue reading →
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Tagged answers to prayers, caregivers, death and dying, help, hope, Hospice, inspiration, life and living, love, martyr, Prayer, walkers, wheelchairs
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Fighting the Blues
As I have said before, walking is my therapy. A walk can coax me out of the blues better than just about anything I can think of. Walking with a good friend, well that makes it all the better. Today … Continue reading →
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Tagged brothers, death and dying, depression, friends, happiness, life and living, memories, nature, photography, sadness, sisters, therapy
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Whispering Hope
A good friend wrote, “Your “floating” thought brought to mind two old “anchor” hymns:” The second verse from “My Hope is Built on Nothing Less:” “When darkness seems to hide His face, I rest on His unchanging grace. In every … Continue reading →
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Tagged anchors, death and dying, faith, hope, hymns, inspiration, life and living, loss, Prayer
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Cheese Sandwiches and Hostess Cupcakes!
Cypress Tree, Carmel, California Painting by Fran Estacio Thank God for the ability to hold on to our memories. How shallow our lives would be if we were not able to. Our memories allow us to relive sweet moments that … Continue reading →
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Tagged art, brothers, Carmel, fathers, God, humor, laughter, life, life and living, love, memories, Mother's Day, mothers, photography, Prayer, sisters
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What does God look like?
It had been eight weeks since we’ve been to church. Due to some powerful medications, my husband’s energy level has improved and the pain is well-maintained. So, on the anniversary of his 74th birthday, we made it to the 8:00am … Continue reading →
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Tagged death and dying, family, friends, God, hope, Hospice, humor, inspiration, life and living, love, memories, pastors, photography, Prayer
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Embrace the Plateau
Photo by Gail Bimber My husband is doing a little better! Hospice has put him on some very strong medications which have resulted in reduced pain, an improved appetite (rather odd craving for popsicles), and improved energy. When you are … Continue reading →
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Tagged caregiving, death and dying, hope, Hospice, humor, inspiration, life and living, nature, ocean, photography, Prayer
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Hope
“Hope” is the thing with feathers — that perches in the soul. And sings the tune without the words — and never stops — at all. Emily Dickinson The nurse came today to check in on my husband and change … Continue reading →
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Tagged bladder cancer, care, caregivers, death and dying, doctors, fear, hope, inspiration, life and living, nurses, pain, Prayer
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Insomnia
Wynken, Blynken, and Nod one night sailed off in a wooden shoe. Sailed on a river of crystal light, into a sea of dew. Where are you going, and what do you wish? The old moon asked the three. Why … Continue reading →
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Tagged cancer, care, childhood, daughters, death and dying, fathers, insomnia, inspiration, life and living, love, mothers, poems, Prayer, sons
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