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Finding Hidden Blessings While Reminiscing Down Roads of Years Past
Life the past few weeks has been a bit chaotic, so I guess normal you could say! I’ve been working on a few projects and tending to my herd, so writing has taken a backseat yet again. I’ve fallen...
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When A Turkey Makes You Smile
Lately, I’ve been void of words, thus the absence of writing. My motivation declined as my scattered thoughts took root, all-consuming and coaxing me into replaying the memories from the “good old...
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11 Things I Would Have Done Differently If I Had Known It Would Be The Last……..
My girl. Today is your 13th birthday. I can’t believe you would be a teenager. It’s hard to fathom that I am the mom to a 13-year-old. Where did the years go? To be able to celebrate with you, would...
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What’s Better Than Christmas Songs and Recipes? A Book Giveaway That Includes...
I’m very excited to announce a fabulous Christmas giveaway guaranteed get you in the spirit of the season. It has to do with delicious recipes and wonderful music. Interested? Read on…. I am a lover of...
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Can Christmas Be “Merry” After Losing A Loved One?
Merry Christmas! (Sharing an updated post from last year) 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...
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She Said Her Name-The Power of Thoughtfulness
Time has gotten away from me. I’ve been working on other projects lately and haven’t been in touch on the blog for a while. However, there is something on my heart that I have been wanting to share for...
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Living Intentionally After Loss
After watching this interview last night, I thought it would be a good time to share it again. It was my first interview, sharing with others my journey. Although it was not easy, it was such a...
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Secondary Loss and Steak Sauce
We were on a boat and I could see the shore in the distance. A few old friends, some of Lydia’s old friends and me. No clue what we were doing there but it was nice to see everyone. Suddenly, the boat...
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Hope For Spring and Introduction to The Compassionate Courier
I hope you have all been well and sorry for the lack of communication recently. I haven’t had much spare time it seems. My little three-year old has literally kept me cleaning up his disastrous...
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Spirit Filled Easter
Sharing my post from last year…Love this time of year… With Easter right around the corner, I can’t help but think of my last Easter with Lydia. We had always enjoyed the sunrise service in the middle...
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Inconsistent and Odd- The Spacing Of My Children and the Mention of the...
Last week it was school conferences for my boys. Conferences are always a joy to go to, presenting a nice opportunity to get that individual time to chat with the teacher about your child. It always...
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Gratitude: The Secret To Life After Loss
As you may have noticed, I’ve been absent from my writing for a while. I have been working on a few projects behind the scenes as well as keeping busy with day-to-day life. As overwhelming as life can...
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Finding 40-What Grief Has Taught Me Over The Years
Well here it is. It came rolling in with a bang! (Hardly! Unless you consider scrubbing dirty dishes and doing piles of laundry long into the night!) Somehow I thought it would be different. In my...
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Stop Running and Find Your Way
So I’ve been a little MIA in my blog for past few months… I turned on Joyce a few days ago…my late night .battery recharger.. It was all in the message, STOP RUNNING FROM GOD… really? I felt like it...
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Thanksgiving Blessings-Reflections From A Mom Who Lost, Yet Won
It was November 27, 2002 and the clock had just turned past midnight. After a rigorous 24 hours of labor and nearly missing an emergency C-section, early this Wednesday morning my beautiful daughter...
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Wishes and Would Have’s For My Daughter On Her Birthday In Heaven
I let out a big sigh and pulled the covers over my head, just wishing they would go back to sleep. You see it was 6:10 AM, no school or work and I was exhausted. Not to mention, I’m not a fan of...
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Strengthening Faith Through Trials-My Goals For 2017
We had just spent three and a half hours on icy snow covered roads, listening to whining children, four of them to be exact, arguing with discontent in the back seat. I personally, had had enough and...
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Grief Diaries-“A Village Of People Helping People”
I have to tell you all, that I am honored to be a member and co-author of the Grief Diaries Anthology Series. These books literally touch your heart and bring a sense of compassion and cohesiveness,...
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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 b…...
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10 Secrets To Survival After The Death Of A Child
Just passing along a post I wrote over on The Grief Toolbox the other day. Some of you may have read it there already, but wanted to share with you here as well. Hoping my words may bring comfort to...
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