Tag Archives: life and living

Reflections

Posted on October 31, 2013 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brothers, death and dying, faith, fathers, hope, husbands, life and living, love, Prayer, we are not alone | 1 Comment

Scalloped Potatoes and Ham

Posted on March 31, 2013 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Christian faith, death and dying, Easter, Easter dinner, faith, God's promise, grieving, healing, life and living, lost sheep, memories | 1 Comment

Answers to My Prayers

Posted on June 3, 2012 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged answers to prayers, caregivers, death and dying, help, hope, Hospice, inspiration, life and living, love, martyr, Prayer, walkers, wheelchairs | 13 Comments

Fighting the Blues

Posted on May 29, 2012 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brothers, death and dying, depression, friends, happiness, life and living, memories, nature, photography, sadness, sisters, therapy | 5 Comments

Whispering Hope

Posted on May 16, 2012 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged anchors, death and dying, faith, hope, hymns, inspiration, life and living, loss, Prayer | Leave a comment

Cheese Sandwiches and Hostess Cupcakes!

Posted on May 11, 2012 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged art, brothers, Carmel, fathers, God, humor, laughter, life, life and living, love, memories, Mother's Day, mothers, photography, Prayer, sisters | 2 Comments

What does God look like?

Posted on May 7, 2012 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, family, friends, God, hope, Hospice, humor, inspiration, life and living, love, memories, pastors, photography, Prayer | 8 Comments

Embrace the Plateau

Posted on April 26, 2012 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged caregiving, death and dying, hope, Hospice, humor, inspiration, life and living, nature, ocean, photography, Prayer | 6 Comments

Hope

Posted on March 29, 2012 by susansplace

“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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bladder cancer, care, caregivers, death and dying, doctors, fear, hope, inspiration, life and living, nurses, pain, Prayer | 1 Comment

Insomnia

Posted on March 24, 2012 by susansplace

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 →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cancer, care, childhood, daughters, death and dying, fathers, insomnia, inspiration, life and living, love, mothers, poems, Prayer, sons | 2 Comments