Tag Archives: faith over fear

I Want to be Like

It is pouring rain at this moment. Coming down to the point where seeing across the yard is difficult and giving the woods out back an ominous appearance. Small rivers of water are washing across the yard pushing before it … Continue reading

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Challenges

What is more fun than having two kittens in the house? Having two kittens who are visually impaired in the house. Having two kittens that beat the odds that were against them, in the house. Up until recently, I have … Continue reading

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When Fear Meets Courage

My son knows, I do not like to drive at night. I do not like the limitations on what and how much I am able to see due to lack of illumination. There is also the fact that the headlights … Continue reading

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I Really Don’t Want to, But I Will

My son has an adventure coming up later on this month. This adventure requires me to once again take him to the airport. Have I mentioned how desperately I despise doing this? It isn’t the going to the airport so … Continue reading

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Weekend Down on The Farm, In Conclusion

I am so sore. What a weekend. But while my body suffers from so much out of the ordinary activity, my spirit is over joyed. The fact that those with anxiety issues or self esteem concerns suffer on various levels. … Continue reading

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Trust and Obey

The cold is coming. We have been warned that the temperatures are going to fall dramatically. While yes, I do realize that here in North Carolina where I live what I consider cold would be no more than mildly chilly … Continue reading

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Continuing Into Day Three of Our Adventure

Some things you just have to revisit. Before you dare the different. On the main drag, a block or so from the campground is a restaurant specializing in pancakes but also with other breakfast offerings. We went there last year, … Continue reading

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March fifth; Faith over Fear, Faith in Spite of Fear

People differ, fears differ. The following story was written in 2011, though the actual event with the toy happened around thirty years ago. But stay with me as it moves beyond a toy story. an evil toy called blue bear … Continue reading

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February Eighteenth; When We Realize Where Calm Resides.

There she blows. We knew it was coming as the weather folks had been warning us of the storm’s approach. I made all the preparations that I could just in case. All the while I was hoping that it wouldn’t … Continue reading

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January Tenth; Not Broke, but Once Broken, Though No Longer

“Oh wait, I am broke.” But….in reality, I’m not. Though I once was. A meme is making the rounds that reads “If I was broke and had nothing to offer you would you still be my friend?” I shared it … Continue reading

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