Living the Life One Doesn’t Select
I’m taking a little personal time off today for a haircut and some relaxation. Too many busy days in a row have taken a toll and I need a break. I’ve got bruises all over from moving boxes and … Read More
2020: Blue Christmas Testimony of Hope
As a COVID-19 widow of 4 1/2 months, I was privileged to share a testimony of hope with others who have found this Christmas season less than merry due to any number of reasons…… Below is the link to … Read More
Good Grief
My husband died last Thursday. Today a friend acquainted with unhealthy ways of NOT dealing with one’s grief, visited me and admonished me not to stuff my emotions, to take the time to grieve well, to not rush back into … Read More
Precious Tears
“Jesus wept.” (John 11:35) “Jesus, once more deeply moved, came to the tomb.” (John 11:38) These little verses come in the midst of the story of Lazarus’ illness, Jesus’ delay, Lazarus’ death, Martha’s and Mary’s response to Jesus’ arrival, and … Read More
Compassionate Detachment
“Compassionate detachment is the ability to be present with a person while remaining separate from the outcomes of their predicament.” Last night at Depression Impact Group (D.I.G.) we talked about dealing with emotions when a friendship ends….based on Christianne Squires’ … Read More
Trauma, Comfort, Hope, and Peace
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There is a lot of conversation around the issue of trauma-informed care these days for counselors, pastors, and others. My own experience of a traumatic event led me to discover some key principles in dealing with trauma in those I … Read More
Stasi Eldredge on Grief
My daughter in law shared this from Stasi Eldredge about grief. Like many others, I know the feeling of slogging through “knee deep mud” in the middle of grief. Some images are so vivid. I can remember a day when … Read More
A Summer of Loss
This summer has been a difficult one for my family. In the spring, my Mother and Father, after much encouragement by me and my siblings, decided to sell their own home in another city and move in with my husband and … Read More