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God’s Greatest Gift-Book Review
As I continued my quest for inspiration and to feed my habit I joined BookCrash, a book review site for Christian Authors. Recently, I had the opportunity to read God’s Greatest Gift, a book by Deborah...
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Can Christmas Be “Merry” After Losing A Loved One?
Merry Christmas! For some it will fall way short of “Merry” this year but it will still be Christmas nonetheless. No doubt Christmas has changed since Lydia died. The excitement, fun, anticipation...
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Hope and Memories in 2015
Hi friends…. I took a few days off to enjoy family and friends during Christmas, which was nice, yet proving a bit challenging to get back into the swing of things. My days were filled with adventure...
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Mending Hearts with Threads of Hope and Memories of Past
My theme for the year is just that: mending hearts with threads of hope and memories of past I’d say my first year blogging has been a successful one. I’m the first to admit, I’m not a profession, but...
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Finding Strength During Loss
As I was going through things recently and finding little bits of the past and pieces of hope along the way, I found some I wanted to share. Today I’m sharing another journal entry I recently found...
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When You’re Hanging By a Thread
This post is a difficult one..difficult in many ways..Finding strength to continue living after Lydia passed was such a huge challenge for me during the first few months..Below is a picture of my...
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Learning To Recognize Joy In Chaos
First, a glimpse into my life yesterday evening.. It started with two little ones giggling loudly while running laps around house in their underwear. Another was riding Clarke the stick horse rapidly...
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Living Intentionally After Loss
How has your life changed since your loss? In what ways are you the same or different? Today’s post is one sparked by recent conversations with a friend. Losing a loved one can cause us to lose...
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Thank You Jesus…
Thank you Jesus! What a wonderful Psalm, giving us hope. A photo of our last trip to the ocean, about two months before the accident. Love this girl..Her love for life just glows in every...
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Ellie’s Way-Spreading Hope and Healing on The Sweeter Side
Surprised by what came in the mail, I couldn’t wait to get home to open the package. I was nervous, yet excited, and not quite sure of what I would find inside. Carefully, I lifted the lid, opening...
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To My Son On His Birthday….
Happy 10th birthday to my sunshine….. To my son…You have endured the worst, so many changes to your young life. You were part of the ideal family, loving parents with an adorable big sister. And...
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Compassionate Condolences And The Power of Presence
Today, I did something I’ve never done before…As I was going through things, I spotted it in the bottom of the box in my closet. A quick glance and bright letters caught my attention. L-oveable...
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Blessings and Book Giveaways!
Work and kids have kept me extremely busy these past two weeks, leaving little time for doing what I enjoy, writing and reading. Oh well, that’s life for you. I consider it a great blessing to be able...
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Forever In Our Hearts on Valentine’s Day and Every Other
Sharing one of my favorite pieces of love that Lydia made me. This one has extra special meaning and came to me during a moment when I least expected it. Below is an excerpt from my story in the book...
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Words Of Wisdom-What Grieving People Need To Hear
One of my favorite quotes I learned years ago from my Compassionate Friends… These words, which can apply to any kind of loss, and when given to others can make all the difference. There’s just...
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Perfectly Imperfect!
I’ve been working on some blog posts, but it has definitely been challenging to finish them due to the crazy days I experience. I’m also trying to pack for our trip tomorrow, but with no success....
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“Profound Blessings,” A Story Of Love, Loss, and Incredible Gifts
What exactly is a profound blessing? Profound, meaning very great, intense or with great insight and understanding. And blessing, with God’s favor and protection. Recently, I finished another...
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Book Winners
Book Winner’s (yes, a bonus 2 copies to give away) are Naomi Whitaker and Stephanie Foster!!…Please email or message me your address to receive this great inspirational book. Thanks everyone! I’m...
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Receiving Grace: Changing From Being The Mess To The Message
Why last night, did I choose to read the email that randomly showed up on my I-pad from the end of February? I could’ve waited for the morning, yet I knew it contained words I was desperately wanted...
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