Well…well…well…you know what they say about “best laid plans”? My intentions of blogging Monday through Friday have, well…let’s just say been challenged a bit this past week. I faced another grief tidal wave last week. Now, 7+ months into this new life as a widow, I still struggle to know how to battle those giant,…
What does it mean to survive the first 31 weeks of widowhood? Today marks that day for me, and I can assure you that my answer today is different than it would have been at 30 weeks (and probably different than it will be at 32 weeks). Before I go further…I need to offer up…
I see you everywhere. -I see you in pictures all over the house. -I see you in ornaments hanging on the tree. -I see you in the deer that leap across my path in the early evening hours or the wee hours of the morning. -I see you on the couch sitting beside me as we…
I had another single mom friend of mine and her daughter over for a “slumber party” last night! We had it all planned out. We attended a Christmas show at our church (that my Anna is in this year) and then we came back home…lit up all the trees and decorations, and ate a bunch…
Generally, I’m about as fearless as they come. There is very little I’m afraid of, and I have quite the adventurous spirit – making me a bit of a “daredevil” at times. I’m just wired that way, and it’s certainly made for interesting experiences in life (with hopefully many more to come). However, I have…
I’ve heard it said many times before…one of the best ways to receive emotional healing is through serving. Now, I’m not talking about masking feelings or hiding from emotions that need to be dealt with. I simply mean serving even while healing, which can often bring a greater depth and meaning to the healing process….
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