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March Seventh; When One Realizes Life’s Journey Isn’t a New Normal

What is normal? How and where do we find it hiding? Or is it actually what ever we are dealing with at the moment, even should it be uncomfortable and unwanted? How do we come to accept that change is … Continue reading

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Tomorrow

With each passing day, each passing moment, my mind moves more toward tomorrow. Tomorrow will be the five year anniversary of your leaving this life for your Heavenly one. Even as I have come to some semblance of peace, there … Continue reading

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Day346; Footnotes of Signs of Comfort

When that cake of cornbread comes complete with message. I won’t lie, I’ve been struggling. Its the time of year for celebration and joy but for me, even as I tried, joy seemed to be missing. I’ve done the things … Continue reading

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September Sixteenth; Oh, Hey Self, Take a Memo

Note to self…remember to write those notes to self.  ? Yesterday I was sitting here before my computer and ran across something that flipped that light bulb, great idea for a write switch. I should make a note.  I didn’t … Continue reading

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Night Time Thoughts. Hope, Love, Peace

My son has already called it a night. It is after all nearing eleven thirty and he does have to work tomorrow. I have as yet to call the dogs in for the night. They aren’t making much noise, actually … Continue reading

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July Sixteenth; One in Him

 I am one, and it actually isn’t so bad. While, in the past couple of posts, I have mentioned missing my late husband, and I do, I also much mention how I have grown, and continue to grow in appreciation … Continue reading

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Day 196; Footnotes of a Sign? Message? Reminder?

Well today did not go as planned. Someone was supposed to come out and install a new storm door for me. They came out and of course my two alarm systems were in the yard when he arrived. I finally … Continue reading

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January Nineteenth; A New Trail, Mine and Yours

After my husband died and I began to face the reality that life had really, seriously, sadly changed, I knew I was going to need to adjust. I was facing a new trail. (At the time I called it my … Continue reading

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December Fourth; If I Could Give a Gift, it Would BE..

Food for Heart. Who made this list? Oh yeah, I did.  Food for the heart.  We easily know when we are physically hungry. Our stomach growls and grumbles its displeasure at being empty. We can get more easily frustrated or … Continue reading

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Day 320; Footnotes of The Problem With Opened Doors

In the process of responding to a writer’s challenge, Blogophilia’s What’s behind the door, I opened a door. I knew I would, so what it brought about was not surprising. What was surprising was how I reacted.  It has been … Continue reading

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