Tag Archives: Hope
I had the most incredible night…
It all started yesterday. The sun was setting, and the phone rang. “Would you be free tomorrow night to share your story with a group of teenaged girls?” Would I? Could I? I had to find a way to make … Continue reading
LEARNING HOW TO DIE – Jon Foreman
After my husband’s memorial service, a friend left me a note to listen to Jon Foreman‘s, The House of God, forever. I was later given his Winter album, a listening experience rich in meaningful tracks about death and dying. There … Continue reading
FINDING THE ESSENCE OF LIFE’S SONG…(a.k.a. “God connections in playing music”)
There is a song I grew up hearing throughout my childhood. If someone was to ask my family what ballad stood out the most to them, what melody was most frequently played, it would be this song. The sheet … Continue reading
ANGRY AT GOD – stage
Today I was mad at God. At least I thought I was mad at Him. I know for sure I was at least mad, at something or someone. Maybe it was me… I find myself sometimes mingling with groups of … Continue reading
DAY 1: CREATION – THE DARKNESS AND THE LIGHT
When I look back over my life I recognize I have utilized many resources for different seasons. Friends, counselors, family, pastors, psychologists, naturopaths, nutritionists, authors…all, in my experience, have held a key to wellness. The best word to describe the … Continue reading
9 MONTHS LATER
9 months ago my husband died the day before our daughter’s second birthday. Today I am a new parent again. Today I gave birth to a …blog? Not exactly as euphoric, painful, and beautiful as the birth of our daughter … Continue reading