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Many of my blog posts are inspired by my personal journals full of memories and life experiences from my perspective alone. While I’ve attempted to leave out names, details, dates, and many personal details concerning my memories, you still may recognize yourself among my writing of events, memories, and maybe descriptions of people that you know. If so….. Read More
My Messy Marriage Series – Addictions
Twenty Nine years ago I married my husband. We were 25 years old at the time, young, ambitious, broken, and naive. I didn’t recognize the signs of...
Faith, Hope, & Love – Which is Greatest?
Until the loss of my daughter, I’m not sure I would have agreed entirely. I didn’t used to think my faith could be tested to the point of almost...
Spiritual Things: Be Still & Wait
When you spend time with God in prayer and the answer you get is “Be Still & Wait”. The answer can feel either freeing or burdensome, depending...
Grief & Loss – Looking Forward instead of Back
We have ventured past the one year anniversary of our daughter’s death. It was a difficult day for me, really an entire week or two of overflowing...
Grief & Loss – Loved Ones on Loan to Us
Recently, as I was lamenting and sharing my complaints with God about how much I miss my daughter, I requested of him some input to help me deal...
Grief & Loss – The Light & Darkness of Grief
I’ve been struggling with the acceptance of the loss of my daughter. At various points along this journey of grief, I have thought, “Surely there is...
Grief & Loss : Surviving the “firsts” of the first year
We are nine months into our first year after our daughter’s fatal car accident. I wish I could say getting through the many “firsts” of this year...
Grief & Loss: What if There is no Tomorrow?
Proverbs 27:1 says: “Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring.” Question: What does Cancer, CoVid, and a Car Accident...
Grief & Loss – Waiting for Better Days
Recently the song “While I’m Waiting” by John Waller came up in my playlist queue and brought fresh tears to my eyes, because just nine months into...
Grief & Loss: Unmet Needs – Ask for What You Need
Recently I watched a documentary film called “Brain on Fire” about a young woman, only 21 years old with a rare brain disease causing encephalitis,...