Instead of focussing on the negative, what is not happening to my liking, I have been tasked looking at the everyday things to be grateful about. It… Read more “Facing Gratitude”
Tag: God
Welcome!
After much waiting, Adrianna Grace Briggs was born around 2 AM this morning, May 23, 2013. She is 7lb 9 oz and 19 3/4 inches. Lisa is… Read more “Welcome!”
Two Sides
Yesterday, Oklahoma and other parts of the Midwest US were hit by forces of nature. Many died. The numbers are still coming in: 91 when I last… Read more “Two Sides”
Passing Another Day
Today would have been my mother’s 87th birthday. This has been a hard week for me, starting off with Mother’s Day and now this. For others who’ve… Read more “Passing Another Day”
Burnout and Disappointments
So, here we are. A week I’ve been dreading, as I mentioned on Sunday (which was Mother’s Day). It’s now mid-week, and the presence of this coming… Read more “Burnout and Disappointments”
A Delicate Week
Some of my closest friends lost their mothers years ago, and I’m only now realizing I did not take that into account (or I don’t remember if… Read more “A Delicate Week”
Moving Forward, or Moving On?
There is so much to consider when you are struggling to find a full time job. First is: what do you really want to do? Then comes… Read more “Moving Forward, or Moving On?”
Trust and Opening Yourself Up
Day 41 – Yesod of Yesod: Bonding in Bonding Every person needs and has the capacity to bond with other people, with significant undertakings and with meaningful… Read more “Trust and Opening Yourself Up”
Bonding
I have been blessed with friends, actual true friends, not just acquaintances (which we all have, and are there at times, but not for the long haul). … Read more “Bonding”
Tomorrow’s Hope
I don’t understand blind faith. I wasn’t brought up that way. I lived in a house that was haunted by my parent’s pasts, as we all were.… Read more “Tomorrow’s Hope”