We sit in a circle, none of us want to be there, yet we “must”, because the alternative is worse. None of us know each other, yet we’re connected more intimately than most ever will be. We are different ages, professions, and educational backgrounds. Yet, we ALL share something in common that few friends ever […]
Learning in the Journey – Part II
The pain of Sacrifice is temporary, while the pain of Regret can be forever! 1Samuel 15:22 “What is more pleasing to the Lord: your burnt offerings and sacrifices or your obedience to his voice? Listen! Obedience is better than sacrifice, and submission is better than offering the fat of rams.” When I think about it, every […]
Learning in the Journey – Part I
“I walked a mile with Pleasure; She chatted all the way; But left me none the wiser, For all she had to say. I walked a mile with Sorrow; And ne’er a word said she; But, oh! the things I learned from her, When Sorrow walked with me.” Robert Browning Hamilton I remember taking family […]
Time Heals All Wounds?
I’ve been told many times since Joe’s death that “Time heals all wounds”. I have found that Time may heal (which I am still waiting to experience), but Time also serves as a painful reminder of what has been lost. Today, April 9th is the 5th Anniversary of Joe’s death, and what would have been […]
When the Sun Sets!
Over the last 3 months since Joe’s death, I have spent a lot of time walking my furry companion, Harvey. I find that even on my darkest days just being in God’s handiwork of nature calms my spirit. My favorite place to walk is to the beach right before the sun sets over the Gulf. […]
I STILL Do!
As I sit here at the Beach where only 8 months ago I renewed my wedding vows of 35 years, I had no idea how different things would look today. Memories of that special day flood my mind. Everyone dressed in white, all of our kids, their spouses, our 7 grandchildren, my parents, a minister, […]
It will all be worth it in the end!
I decided after Joe’s death to come to our Florida home and do some renovations to keep me occupied instead of just crying. Each day as I work busting up tiles, sweating, feeling my muscles scream as I shovel pile after pile of broken tile, I remind myself . . .”This is what it takes […]
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year!
Christmas is supposed to be “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year”, and in the past it always has been. Until . . . it wasn’t! Since Joe’s death on November 9th, I’ve had more tearful, sleepless nights than I can count. My heart aches all the time, and the closer it gets to Christmas […]
Rising from the Ashes!
Experiencing the Death of someone or something you Love can seem all consuming. As a forest fire consumes or scorches everything in its path, so death leaves its mark on everyone and everything it touched . Your finances, personal health, career, plans for your future, relationships, etc. can all bear the scars from death’s devastation. […]
Life is Not Fair!
Life can be “Fair” OR You can have Grace, but you can’t have both! I admit that I am one that likes for things to be “fair”. I believe that when you work hard you should make a good wage, and when you study hard you should make a good grade. I believe that All […]