Monthly Archives: October 2014

Are you a living legacy?

Posted on October 21, 2014 by

My husband came home from his weekend with his parents carrying a couple of boxes and a small bag of treasures.  My in-laws have apparently been cleaning things out and we are happily the recipients of their finds.  In one … Continue reading →

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Is it a couch day???

Posted on October 16, 2014 by

Today, where I live, it is pouring.  We all know how weather can effect mood, especially rainy, dark, dreary days.  Sometimes it just feels necessary to stay inside, stay in our yoga pants, and do nothing of significance.  You know, … Continue reading →

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A Reblog…For Grieving Parents…

Posted on October 15, 2014 by

I’m reblogging a post from a bereaved mom who writes with such authenticity and transparency that it will both break your heart and expand your heart.  Please, if you are a grieving parent, or know one, or are curious what … Continue reading →

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Still…?

Posted on October 11, 2014 by

Tell me if you’ve heard something like these:  “Are you STILL crying for that cat?”  “You STILL go to the cemetery every week?”  “You STILL have his clothes in the closets?”  “You STILL haven’t fill in the blank?” …. When someone uses … Continue reading →

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Good day? Bad day? Trick question…

Posted on October 10, 2014 by

On my Facebook newsfeed this morning there was a quote that said “How to be happy.  Wake up every day and decide to be happy.”  Yikes.  If only it was that simple!  Now…I do believe that happiness is a choice … Continue reading →

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A Promise…

Posted on October 6, 2014 by

Sounds depressing, doesn’t it?  What I mean by it is that, especially in the beginning, it feels like you will ALWAYS feel this way and can’t imagine spending the rest of your life in this kind of agony.  The promise … Continue reading →

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Facebook Friend Requests…

Posted on October 2, 2014 by

Good morning, All. I’ve been receiving a large number of friend requests lately. I’m thrilled!! However, I don’t accept them because it opens up your private information to my very public timeline…at least that’s how I understand it. I’ve been … Continue reading →

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