Tag Archives: God

A friend in need…

Posted on February 14, 2013 by

“Anytime you suffer a setback or disappointment, put your head down and plow ahead.” – Les Brown This past Monday was a day of disappointing news. I won’t say it was a day of bad news. But on a day … Continue reading →

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Giving thanks and Christmas goodies

Posted on December 21, 2012 by

This holiday season has been a challenge for me. Because of its ups and downs, I have incorporated into my daily routine a moment to stop and give thanks in all things. I am here to tell you, of all … Continue reading →

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Bruised bumpers and the Blues

Posted on November 3, 2012 by

“There is a fountain of youth: it is your mind, your talents, the creativity you bring to your life and the lives of people you love. When you learn to tap this source, you will truly have defeated age.”  – … Continue reading →

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When my world stopped turning

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

“Where were you when the world stopped turning, that September day?” - Alan Jackson Where was I on September 11, 2001? Dropping my youngest daughter off at preschool. My memory of that day is as clear and crisp as the weather was that … Continue reading →

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Geez…what a week!

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

Properly practiced, knitting soothes the troubled spirit, and doesn’t hurt the untroubled spirit either. – Elizabeth Zimmerman Not that a whole lot happened, but seriously, thank God it is Friday! What a week it has been. This week emotionally drained … Continue reading →

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Birthday parties and funerals

Posted on July 28, 2012 by

“Presents don’t really mean much to me. I don’t want to sound mawkish, but – it was the realization that I have a great many people in my life who really love me, and who I really love.” – Gabriel Byrne … Continue reading →

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Dear Daddy

Posted on June 16, 2012 by

“My father gave me the greatest gift anyone could give another person, he believed in me.” – Jim Valvano Dear Dad Daddy, I am not sure when I graduated from calling you “Daddy,” but I assume sometime in grade school. … Continue reading →

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On hope and rainbows

Posted on June 5, 2012 by

“And when it rains on your parade, look up rather than down. Without the rain, there would be no rainbow.” – Gilbert K. Chesterton This past Sunday brought an eclectic mix of weather. Warm sunshine and then a cloudy gust … Continue reading →

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Some quiet time with Super Heroes

Posted on May 28, 2012 by

 Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.  John 15:13 NIV A few years ago, my husband and I answered a call for volunteers for our local historical society. I am not embarrassed to … Continue reading →

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Versatile blogger award? Me?

Posted on May 18, 2012 by

“I love that this blogger writes about a variety of things from a variety of emotions.  One moment you will feel empathy with her, the next you will be laughing at her adventures and her look at life.” I was … Continue reading →

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