Today, I thought it would be good to get the girls out of the house after a really tough week. So, we went tubing, did a little consignment shopping and […]
Grief / poetry
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My Husband’s Hands
My Husband’s Hands A man’s hands tell so much about him. For as long as I can remember, I said I would only marry a man whose hands were as […]
Building Bridges
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Hey Dad, What’s It Like?
Hey dad, What’s it like up there in Heaven? Is it better than you could have imagined? Is everyone really always happy? Hey dad, What’s it like hanging out with […]
Building Bridges
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A Time to Weep
Someone recently told me that I “put up a good front.” But that’s not at all what I wish to do here. In fact, I believe authenticity builds community and […]
Grief
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Perspectacles
I learned a new word today: “Perspectacles” I love this word! But what does it mean? I’m so glad you asked! Here’s what I read: ………………………………………….. When the grief train […]
Child Loss / Christmas / Sermon
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God With Us
I’m not going to lie. It’s terribly tempting to feel sorry for myself this morning, as I think of so many families celebrating Christmas together today. But I opened my […]
Building Bridges / Child Loss / faith / Grief / Sermon
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Is He Worth It?
Yesterday, I sat on Jeremy’s grave and asked him to tell me how to do this without him. Of course, I didn’t expect him to answer. But God…. Early this […]
faith
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Daddy’s Girl
Our youngest was a daddy’s girl. Of the five children, she was the one who preferred Jeremy, even over me. So, naturally, whenever she needed comfort, she ran to her […]
Grief
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I Am a Widow
At first, I hated the word widow; after all, I’m too young to be a widow! But scripture reminds me that widows are very precious to God and I cannot […]
devotional / faith / hope
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Building Bridges
I didn’t set out to write a blog. I only started this page to give my family and friends updates on Jeremy. Shortly after he graduated to Heaven, it took […]
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Scars
My three recent surgeries each left me with new scars. These scars serve to remind me of the fragility of life. The scars attest to the amazing resilience of the […]