Just for Fun
Just for Fun
Just for Fun
Bible Study
You’ve Got a Friend
Seventeen years ago, Ron and I took our family to a new church, Vineyard Fellowship. We had recently moved to a new town and were looking for a new church home. We had not had a great week. In fact, we had been fighting for a few days. One of those marriage fights where you keep picking up new offenses and arguing over so much stuff that you forget what the original fight was even about. We walked into the church and sat with Ron at one end of the pew, me at the other, and all seven children between Read more [...]Share on social media:
Bible Study
Xed
Xed verb (used with object), x-ed or x'd [ekst], x-ing or x'ing [ek-sing] 1. to cross out or mark with or as if with an x (often followed by out): to x out an error. I have been thinking about forgiveness a lot lately. God's forgiveness. My need for forgiveness. My need of forgiveness from others. As I've studied the bible, I noticed that God did not cross out our transgressions. Our sins aren't Xed out. When something is Xed out, you can still see it. For example, you can still read this, Read more [...]Share on social media:
Grief
While We’re Waiting
I haven't written about While We're Waiting all year! If you have experienced the death of a child of any age from any cause, I encourage you to check out While We're Waiting. You can also find helpful articles by clicking on "Grieving" on the menu or by clicking Helping the Grieving in the category drop down menu. While We’re Waiting is a faith-based ministry for bereaved parents. They host weekend retreats for parents, mini retreats for moms and dads, and a Facebook group for parents to share Read more [...]Share on social media:
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Valley of the Shadow
I walked through the Valley. Sudden death. Sudden loss. All the while, You were there. You did not leave me. You showed that You care. I walked through the Valley. So much pain. So much grief. There was much sorrow. Yet You carried me through All the way to the 'morrow. I walked through the Valley. I was surrounded by the Shadow. There was darkness. There was fright. In the darkness, You shone Your light. I walked through the Valley. Yet there was peace. There was comfort. You were by my side. Because Read more [...]Share on social media:
Blogging
Up for a Challenge?
In March of this year, I participated in a WordPress Photo 101 class. We had photo assignments each weekday for four weeks. I also participated in their week long Commenting Bootcamp during which we learned about commenting etiquette and were encouraged to comment on other blogs. I found both classes fun and challenging! I took them to learn new skills. An added benefit was all the new blogging friends I made! This month, I have been participating in the A-Z Challenge. Again, I got out of my comfort Read more [...]Share on social media:
Grief
Truth
This is truth: The death of my child changed me. Since the death of my son... I am more vulnerable. I am more sensitive. My faith is stronger. I have lost my innocence; I know bad things happen. I have a hard time listening to small talk or caring about trivial things. I have difficulty going new places. I often have trouble sleeping. My mind is on eternal things. I crave quiet and peace. I cry easily. Maybe not in front you, but if I am hurt, the tears come when I am alone. I am insecure regarding Read more [...]Share on social media:
Miscellaneous Thoughts
22 Lost to Suicide Each Day
Today is April 22. Today's letter is "S". 22. S I chose to write about suicide. 22 Veterans lost to suicide. Every. Single. Day. 22 men and women. 22 husbands and wives. 22 sons and daughters. 22 fathers and mothers. 22 brothers and sisters. 22 uncles, aunts, and cousins. 22 friends. 22 who served our country. 22 who deserve more, who earned more. That is 22 too many. Too many lost to suicide. My son David is a Vet. Five years in the USMC. Two tours in Afghanistan. He Read more [...]Share on social media:
Book Review
Read Any Good Books this Winter?
I love to read! I read all kinds of books. My goal is to read at least fifty-five books this year. Some of the books on my list are long biographies and history books; others are short, easy read novels. I read devotional books and books on grief by those who walked this road before me. I enjoy suspense stories but not horror stories. Here is the list of books I've read this winter and spring. When Holidays Hurt by Bo Stern This devotional book is amazing! Bo's husband was diagnosed with ALS. Read more [...]Share on social media:
Grief
