Category Archives: Coping with change

A New Year, a new me?

Posted on January 2, 2011 by

For me, the new year symbolizes a fresh start, full of promise and hope. As the busyness of Christmas draws to a close, it is a time to reflect on past accomplishments and failures.  It is a time to evaluate myself, and try to be a better … Continue reading →

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Wordless Wednesday: Fun with Frosty

Posted on December 29, 2010 by

Here is my oldest daughter having fun with her Daddy. It rarely snows in Tidewater Virginia, and NEVER this much at Christmastime.  I know this will be a special memory for her. Speaking of memories, today is my Mother’s birthday. She would have … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas to All

Posted on December 24, 2010 by

I wish you and your family peace and joy as we celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. This year has been filled with many milestones for my family. 

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Happy Birthday, Grandma

Posted on December 23, 2010 by

Today would have been my mother-in-law’s 72nd birthday.  We lost her last year just before Christmas after a seven-year battle with a rare form of cancer called thymoma. 

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What is your image of God?

Posted on December 5, 2010 by

What is your image of God?   Has it changed since you were a child?  What or who has influenced how you perceive God?  When I was twelve years old, my mother lost her 9 1/2 year battle with cancer and … Continue reading →

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Week of Joyful Hope and Sorrow

Posted on December 3, 2010 by

For my family, this week has been a mixture of joy and sorrow as we began Advent, but also said farewell to a dear friend.    On Sunday,  we began the first week of Advent, the week of hope. As Catholic Christians, my family celebrates … Continue reading →

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A Mother’s Rule of Life

Posted on November 28, 2010 by

I recently read A Mother’s Rule of Life by Holly Pierlot.  The subtitle of the book is “How to Bring Order to Your Home and Peace to Your Soul”.  I am all for that, especially the “bringing peace to my … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes Friday Volume 22

Posted on November 19, 2010 by

1. In one week it will be Thanksgiving, and the sore throat I had last Friday has blossomed into a full-fledged cold and cough.  Earlier in the week, I was obsessing over preparing my home for our guests, now I … Continue reading →

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The Green Monster

Posted on November 14, 2010 by

In less than two weeks we will celebrate Thanksgiving, my favorite holiday.  I love Thanksgiving because it is simple, and it is good. It is about gratitude, family, and food.  However, as I start preparing our home for the day and … Continue reading →

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7 Quick Takes Friday Vol. 19

Posted on October 29, 2010 by

   1. Many Christians have mixed feelings about Halloween; I have friends who celebrate the holiday whole heartily and others who do not.  I found two links I would like to share that discuss the origin of “All Hallow’s Eve”, and how Halloween can be redeemed. Please … Continue reading →

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