Tag Archives: sadness

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

Hey Harry!

Posted on September 23, 2013 by susansplace

Hey Harry! Yeh, Sally? Something’s going on. She’s putting everything we own in boxes! What’s the deal? Yeh, I know. She’s been acting really weird. Makes me nervous! Yeh, me too… Let’s sing. We always feel better when we … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged cats, change is good, change is scary, faith, family ties, happiness, healing, hope, mixed feelings, moving, sadness, the owl and the pussy-cat | 1 Comment

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

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

Humpty Dumpty Had a Great Fall

Posted on November 13, 2012 by susansplace

Seven people sitting in a small room in a church. Three men. Four women. Feet crossed at the ankles. Hands folded in their laps. Like children on the first day of school, patiently waiting for class to start. Soulful eyes. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bereavement, faith, God's love, God's promise, grief, grief counseling, group therapy, healing, hope, inspiration, loss of a loved one, love, sadness, therapists | 3 Comments

Hook, Line and Sinker

Posted on July 22, 2012 by susansplace

The last card my husband gave me said this: For my wife, Together you and me…there’s no better place to be. I promised to love you forever – to stay by your side through good times and bad. It was … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, God's love, God's Peace, grief, hope, inspiration, Prayer, sad, sadness, trust in God | 2 Comments

Grieving is like…

Posted on July 15, 2012 by susansplace

Grieving is a lot like playing in the ocean. You know that feeling when you first step into the surf? The cold water laps at your feet and you giggle with anticipation. The sand feels good under your toes, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death and dying, faith, God, grieving, hope, humor, inspiration, ocean, Prayer, sadness, surf | 11 Comments

A Glimpse Through God’s Eyes

Posted on June 29, 2012 by susansplace

I’m working through some heavy stuff, so if you’re not in the mood, just move to the next blog! I understand! Having lost my husband of 24 years 19 days ago, I still find myself at the bottom of a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged death, dying, faith, forever, forgiveness, God, God's love, healing, hope, inspiration, life, living, loss, love, Peace, Prayer, sadness | 6 Comments

I Know How You Feel

Posted on June 4, 2012 by susansplace

We are all really so much the same. We all have trials and tribulations. We all have moments of pure joy and happiness. That is what I think I had hoped to share in yesterday’s post, “Answers to My Prayers”. … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged angels, blessings, brothers, cancer, death and dying, disabilities, disabled, fathers, feelings, friends, God, grief, hope, Hospice, husbands, inner strength, inspiration, mothers, paralyzed, Prayer, sadness, sisters, wives | 5 Comments