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car ministry
God's not going to let me sleep unitl i write this out ( Read more... ) -
depression.
I suffer from holiday depression. I have for years. It's all too much. The perfect house, and tree, and meals and cards...and shopping for just the right gift. The thought of Christmas approaching immobilizes me.
This year I lost dad. ...and I lost Abby and i just don't have the holiday spirit and i don't expect it to show up. My aunt is in ( Read more... ) -
My Eulogy
I once heard a raido contest that asked the participants to describe their dad in 6 words or less. It didn't take me lone to think, "my dad taught me to give generously ( Read more... ) -
always something there to remind me
I was driving to work today lost in my thoughts as ususal. As I was about to turn into the parking lot and actually had to pay attention. I realized that two things were happening....1. I was thinking about mom and 2. this song was singing, "always something there to remind me.' -
heart friends
When Carrie was little she told me that I had "heart friends."
How does a little girl with big brown eyes master the art of observation so well?
Lately I've been thinking a lot about what make a friend...how to be a friend...how to treat a freind. here's a few tidbits of wisdom.
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One Message Many Voices.
This week someone came at me with the question of differences found in the New Testament. I didn't have an immediate answer...and that deeply frustrated me, kept me awake that night. It wasn't until I actually calmed myself down and prayed about it that the Holy Spirit Spoke to me ( Read more... ) -
Cause and Effect
We started learning this in elementary school. If someone does (fill in the blank) then something will happen as a result of it. It's a skill that teaches our brain to live beyond the moment. We go back in time and look at what happened in the past and we then use our brains to predict what will happen in our future.
I beleive this skill is ( Read more... ) -
selfish ranting.
the month that sam graduated was a blur to me. mom was in the hospital and I missed everything...all those senior moment celebrations. even if I attended, i don't remember them. My mind was all consumed with mom. She died a few days after his graduation and a few days before his party. I have pictures...with fake smiles...but there was no joy ( Read more... ) -
What you have gained.
I'm fat. I'm ugly. I've gained weight ( Read more... ) -
Dad
Spent the day with dad today. Oh he's so miserable. Muscle aches have put him on a medication with dreadful side effects. it's hurting him physically and emotionally. It's so hard to see. My poor sister is riddled with anxiety over this. Worst part is there's not anyone in C-town to give him the care he needs and he still refuses to leave ( Read more... )
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