Tag: hope
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requiem for….
… a cactus Apparently new neighborhood board members have become over-zealous, strictly enforcing the “plants cannot be higher than each residents’ short front wall” rule. To the extent of forcing my neighbor to cut down a beautiful, very old cactus. Several days later, viewing the results of the massacre, tears still form in my eyes.…
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searching for hope….
…. on a Friday morning The saga begins with my morning hair appointment. I repeatedly push the garage opener button, with no results. Running late, in a bit of a panic, I find a text alerting me to a power outage. Not to worry, I know from past experiences, pull the orange cord, and now…
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more hope
My readings today threw me a Heavenly life preserver, just when I need it most. Maybe you also need this life buoy. Life’s pressures can become overwhelming, feeling like you’re drowning. However, struggles with darkness are necessary; failure and mistakes teach us more than our successes. Our life issues help us understand the difficulties others…
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advent: hope
I have never been one to get out Christmas stuff before the 15th, but here I am surrounded by people displaying mega decorations inside and out. So, I have capitulated, well, somewhat. I have pulled out my advent wreath, complete with electric candles. I even just ordered an advent calendar. I don’t know about all…
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for my cousin….
….. who is experiencing cancer returning. Our mothers were sisters and we have shared how their upbringing has influenced us through the decades. [Taken from the site where I share my experiences caring for my Mother, and the post, “Living in Borderland: Helping Yourself“] > Practice Self-Love: (This was challenging for me, being raised with…
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winds of change
Most years I blurb a little on July 4th, listening to The Battle Hymn of the Republic (written during our horrendous civil war), contemplating our current culture, watching it sadly devolve, hurtling down the same path, repeating history. I have observed the rendering schism, starting at top levels, down through institutions, churches, and families. I’ve…
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