Sunday was my mom’s viewing, the funeral was on Monday and yesterday was the burial. I can look at it from the position that I lost both my parents and have no immediate family left who talks to me. But, that is far from the truth. Family and friends showed up in full force. I… Continue reading Comfort During Mourning
What do I want to be my legacy?
My mom lost her battle with cancer on Christmas Day. The viewing was Sunday. The funeral was yesterday. The burial was today. My died of cancer on Christmas Eve five years ago. I am happy they are out of pain and united together in heaven right now. I am left with questions. What do I… Continue reading What do I want to be my legacy?
A New Year To Discover Your Gift
As the New Year starts, I pray that I will use the gifts God has given me for his good will. Do you know your gift? I am a 40 something and still not sure of my gifts. This year, I really want to serve God and let go of all that separates me from… Continue reading A New Year To Discover Your Gift
Peace Through The Storm
Some people say 2020 is a new decade and some say 2021 is a new decade. I do not know which one is technically correct, but I would like to think that I am starting a new decade. I start 2020 with sadness, having lost my mom to cancer on Christmas day and my dad… Continue reading Peace Through The Storm
Welcome 2020!
Happy New Year! We are going to ring in 2020 at midnight tonight. In 2020, I want to: Turn grief into happiness Treasure the people that love me, instead on dwelling on those that I have lost My time on earth is limited, create memories with friends and loved ones to treasure and hold close… Continue reading Welcome 2020!
Imagining a Majestic Christmas in Heaven with Angels Singing
This year has not gone as planned. In August, I was shocked when my mom was diagnosed with Stage 4 Glioblastoma Cancer, a brain tumor. She had brain surgery, radiation and chemo pills. My family has visited her a few times every week since her diagnosis. She started out positive. Each week, she declined physically… Continue reading Imagining a Majestic Christmas in Heaven with Angels Singing
Let God’s Will Be Done
God made each of us with a purpose. God created us, wanting us to fulfill our predestined purpose. We have to trust in God and pray to do God's will each day. In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, being predestined according to the purpose of Him who works all things according to the… Continue reading Let God’s Will Be Done
Imitate Good
God protects us and watches over us. Some people just will not like you. They may even hate you. Even if you do nothing wrong, they will find reasons or even make up reasons to complain about you and hate you. Being on the receiving end of all this spite and hatred is hard to… Continue reading Imitate Good
Knowledge Puffs Up, But Love Edifies
We all have knowledge. Knowledge puffs up. I know some obnoxious people who think that they know everything. It can be painful to be around these people. It feels like a constant lecture, and it can be, well, boring. Instead, of impressing us with their knowledge, its irritating and condescending. After spending time with these… Continue reading Knowledge Puffs Up, But Love Edifies
‘Tis the Season of Giving
Growing up, I loved Christmas. My parents would get us way too many presents. They would spend so much time and care into getting gifts for us. I remember the excitement of unwrapping the gifts. My dad would love to surprise us. One year, I really wanted a bike. We opened all our presents, and… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season of Giving
Embrace This Beautiful Life 