New Shoes
I thought about this story recently when I was packing up a large bag of gently used clothing to donate to a local charity. I’ve been so discombobulated these last few weeks that I had to be sure I was … Continue reading →
Category Archives: Inspiration
Final Farewell
On Sunday, April 19, we said ‘good-bye’ to my husband Charles. Now I move into my ‘official’ new life without him––my best friend, my partner, my biggest supporter. His life on earth is over and our marriage has ended. I … Continue reading →
I Thought About You Today
My friend Lisa Bogart supported me the last couple of months with delightful, funny, and sweet greeting cards. For a while she sent one or two a week. I’ve kept them all. Sometimes she added a line or two … Continue reading →
Humility!
I remember a mentor/friend talking with me once about the power of genuine humility! She said some people are ‘proud’ to be humble. That made me laugh. Of course pride cancelled any hope of gaining humility. Others are simply humble, … Continue reading →
He Has Risen
Yesterday was a different kind of Easter for me–the first without my Charles and our family egg hunt and the traditional delicious dinner at my daughter Erin’s house. Our granddaughter Mairin is in Haiti this week on a missions trip … Continue reading →
Sunlight in the Shade
Yesterday was Palm Sunday–the day we remember Jesus riding into town on a donkey with hallelujahs all around. But the festive atmosphere turned sour just days later when he was arrested, tried, scourged, and hung on a cross to die. … Continue reading →
A New Normal
I’m gradually building a new life. I’m smiling and laughing again–and then suddenly crying, and then smiling again. Tears come easily but so do sweet thoughts and funny memories of times with Charles: snuggling under a blanket while watching TV … Continue reading →
Good Grief
Thank you, everyone, for being so thoughtful and kind regarding my husband’s passing. I appreciated all of the warm and wonderful words you took time to share. It is a week today since Charles left for heaven. I am doing … Continue reading →
Permission to Live–and Die
This photo was taken one week before my husband passed to heaven on March 6, 2015. My darling Charles, spouse and dearest friend, died of the cancer that stole his life here on earth after four months on hospice care. … Continue reading →
Welcome Tears
I remember years ago listening to the late Christian radio talk show host, Rich Buhler. He impressed me with something he said that has come back to me again and again. I may not quote him accurately but here’s what … Continue reading →