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Thankful Thursday

It’s that time again – Thankful Thursday! Extra Grace Requireds: Well-intentioned people who say all the wrong things The end of Faux Spring Alternative Facts Calorie-counting and exercise. It’s high time to get health… { read more }

February 23, 2017

Family “Fun” Night

Last weekend was our elementary school’s annual Family Fun Night. I didn’t want to go, because I am pretty selfish about my weekends. Family Fun Night requires cordial small talk with people I don’t… { read more }

February 21, 2017

Nevertheless, She Persisted.

I’ve done really well I think, these past eleven months. I’ve grieved, for sure, but I’ve survived. I’ve anticipated, planned and conquered many “firsts” and I’ve done okay. I’ve been honest about my feelings;… { read more }

February 17, 2017

Thankful Thursday

It’s time for Thankful Thursday! I know it helps me overcome the weekly weight of the things that bring me down to focus on the things that make me thankful. It doesn’t mean I… { read more }

February 16, 2017

A Day to Reflect On Love

Happy Valentine’s Day! I’m going to mostly let pictures speak for me today. Today is a reminder of how loved I was through the years of my marriage. I’m so thankful for the love… { read more }

February 14, 2017

Announcing Extra Grace Thankful Thursday!

I’m excited to announce a new weekly feature – Extra Grace Thankful Thursdays. I will be listing my Extra Grace Required moments of the week, followed by the moments of blessing and thanks. And… { read more }

February 9, 2017

Punching The Snowblower

We haven’t had much snow this winter. This is fine with me because I can’t stand the cold, the wind and the working in those conditions when there is snowfall. But last night we… { read more }

February 8, 2017

I Hope You’ll Dance

Dear Lolo, It’s that time of year again. I really wasn’t expecting it – it snuck up on me. Scrolling through my Facebook feed I start seeing pictures of young girls with their Dads as… { read more }

February 2, 2017

FEAR

  If I had to name just one emotion most prominent in my grief, I think it would be fear. When your heart is crushed by the weight of loss, there is certainly profound… { read more }

January 31, 2017

The Cry of My Heart

I want to apologize for yesterday’s post. Normally when I sit down to write I don’t have a plan. What I have is something heavy on my heart and that’s what I give you.… { read more }

January 24, 2017