Today was a day of reflection, remembrance, prayers of thanksgiving, and moments of absolute wonder and awe at life now compared to that day four years ago on March 10, 2021. So much to share later, but for now, some new celebrations and memories to share with you… I visited Ken’s bench at Memorial ParkContinueContinue reading “March 10, A Day to Celebrate”
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Moving Day!
Moving Day! Grateful, blessed and looking forward to the journey ahead that God is guiding me on and tucking away wonderful memories of the many moves throughout my life. “Whatever you can fit in this suitcase is what you can take with you.” Instructed my mother on one of nearly 30 moves we made beforeContinueContinue reading “Moving Day!”
Winter Reflections
Thoughts of winter have been on my mind and in my daily path. No doubt you are facing winter as well wherever you live. This year, winter has delivered brutal weather in the form of record snow, freezing temperatures, hurricanes, floods, and horrific fire storms. My heart and prayers continue for the countless souls whoContinueContinue reading “Winter Reflections”
Pati’s Christmas Letter 2024
Hello Friend, How will you be celebrating Christmas this year? What’s new with you this past year? What are you looking forward to in 2025? I hope you make wonderful new memories and enjoy this season in whatever capacity you can. My heart and prayers are with those of you missing someone this Christmas. ThankContinueContinue reading “Pati’s Christmas Letter 2024”
Grateful for Four and More
Four years ago today, we were trying to process the news that Ken’s Biopsy revealed his condition was much worse than we had anticipated. His days would be shortened on this earth. We were in shock, and yet Ken was not at all dreading the inevitable; he knew where he was going and, at theContinueContinue reading “Grateful for Four and More”
Happy Birthday Ken
Today would have been Ken’s 61st Birthday. Celebrating Ken’s life without him here gives me some perspective on how God works through my life in big and small ways. God blesses me and reminds me that He has a plan, no matter how many speed bumps or potholes I encounter along the way. And someContinueContinue reading “Happy Birthday Ken”
The Miracle of Death
This past week, I was honored and humbled to share a few moments with a precious woman in her last days. Singing to her, stroking her hair, praying over her, and simply being in her presence was an honor. After I left her, I was filled with peace, assurance, and a sense of wonder. AfterContinueContinue reading “The Miracle of Death”
A New Discovery
Have you ever looked at something that you’re familiar with and then later discovered it wasn’t so familiar after all, only to discover it wasn’t at all what you thought you were looking at? I had been walking my dog Kippy just after a thunderstorm to make a needed visit to a patch of rockContinueContinue reading “A New Discovery”
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