During a conversation with a dear friend today, it became clear that this season is revealing new growth in many ways. As a side note I highly recommend and pray that should you find yourself experiencing loss, change, or anything that disrupts your usual way of life, that you would welcome the opportunity to shareContinueContinue reading “My Front Space Garden…”
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My New Promise Ring…
What were your first thoughts when you read this title? Did it take you back to your teen years when promise rings were given after going steady? Those dainty little rings with a stone, the ring that may have actually turn your finger green. Perhaps this promise ring followed your beloved’s class ring worn onContinueContinue reading “My New Promise Ring…”
How Much Time Do You Have?…
What’s the first thought or response that popped into your head when you read the title for this blog? Were you thinking in moments as in how much longer do I need to wait on hold for someone to answer my call after multiple attempts to speak to a human. Or were you remembering somethingContinueContinue reading “How Much Time Do You Have?…”
Growing Through Grief-Never Alone
This week I was asked to share my testimony with my new small group. It was a huge blessing to me to be able to put into words this and previous seasons that have brought me to where I am today. Writing these words, and then speaking them helped me realize where God has broughtContinueContinue reading “Growing Through Grief-Never Alone”
What do you do with your ‘Snowed In’ Time?
Maybe the question should be what do you NOT do with your time? Some of it being the obvious when the weather conditions indicate icy roads sleet and snow and warnings to not drive unless you absolutely have to. Don’t go outside without a jacket and boots on. Don’t leave your thermostat too low orContinueContinue reading “What do you do with your ‘Snowed In’ Time?”
12 Days of Christmas with a Twist…
12 Days of Christmas 2022 This year I started a fun (for me) 12 days of Christmas with my pup Kippy. Please click link to follow us and share pics of your fun celebrations too. https://www.instagram.com/patirader/ First two days….. First day 2nd day May God bless you with daily opportunities to enjoy this Christmas season.
Candles and Snowflakes
Tonight I attended an event at Circle of Life Hospice Village where Ken was cared for in his final time with us. When the invitation came a few weeks ago I put it aside. Not sure if I wanted to attend. But late this afternoon I felt the nudge and am grateful I went. PartContinueContinue reading “Candles and Snowflakes”
In a word… Unpredictable…
In answer to a question recently “what one word would you use to describe how you are doing emotionally during this new season ?” Unpredictable Is the best word I can use to describe how I am doing emotionally as I enter this second holiday season without my husband. It’s not just about good daysContinueContinue reading “In a word… Unpredictable…”
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