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I received a generic/informative email today from my son about a family member. It was a reminder that we all might have differing political, religious, emotional or environmental interests and beliefs but that we are still family and need to treat … Continue reading →

Emotion. All hidden from myself, But falling out in unexpected ways. Uncertainty, feelings stumbling around Trying to be heard. Where did they come from? What are they trying to say? It’s a mystery with lingering emotional fallout that sprinkles over … Continue reading →

The past 2 months have been a whirlwind of emotions for all of us. My husbands new diagnosis of Congestive Heart Failure caused a lot of changes and left us with uncertainties. He began wearing a defibrillator vest that monitors … Continue reading →

I don’t like change. I never have. There is a certain amount of comfort to be had when you can pretend you have some control over how things happen in your life. And the way we do that is to … Continue reading →

Source: Who May Receive Communion—and Why | Catholic Answers

Joni Eareckson Tada is sounding an alarm about a very dangerous message in a film released this summer. Source: Assisted Suicide: A Quadriplegic’s Perspective | True Woman Blog | Revive Our Hearts

When I was younger, I was immersed in the present and assumed things would always be somewhat the same. I was taught to learn, seek goals, whether it be marriage and love, or job promotions and advancement. There were certain … Continue reading →

Two years ago when I had to quit work suddenly and “became handicapped”, I had to make certain adjustments and self realizations. I could no longer be self-sufficient. I could no longer be independent. I now had to rely on … Continue reading →

I had country music videos on the tv as background while I was on the computer. Tim McGraw’s new song “Humble and Kind” came on. It’s a really good one. I’m glad for him. Anyway, it made me flash back … Continue reading →

If you look up ‘stillness’ in a thesaurus, here are some of the words you find.  calmness serenity tranquility calm inactivity noiselessness peace quiet quietness Just reading the list makes me roll my eyes. There is so much on the … Continue reading →

PARIS — The swollen Seine River kept rising Friday, spilling into Paris streets and forcing one landmark after another to shut down as it surged to its highest levels in nearly 35 years. Across the city, museums, parks and cemeteries … Continue reading →

Balance? Everyone talks about it. It sometimes appears to come easily to others. Have a career? be a mom? spend time with siblings? take time for yourself? Give to spouse? Volunteer? Keep up with chores? Sometimes we feel we are … Continue reading →

I’ve always liked mirrors. I think they are clear and shiny and beautiful. They seem to add a lot to their surroundings, reflecting light and what they see.  I see this beautiful mirror, ornate and silver-trimmed and admire its beauty. … Continue reading →