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I know I posted this picture before, but while printing photos today, I had an epiphany about this one. My thoughts are proof that I do not think like you, normal people. Geese are an example of life’s victors. When Joe and his buddies were golfing, the Canadian geese always made their presence known on… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Five Minute Friday is a Link Up hosted by Kate Motaung. I’ve participated in the past but for some reason got away from participating (probably happened when I started working odd hours as a customer service representative) Now that the job, my days as caregiver, and executor are all Gone With The Wind, I’m attempting… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
A few month’s ago I read Stronger than Stress, 10 Spiritual Practices to Win the Battle of Overwhelm by Barb Roose. One of the spiritual practices is to celebrate with gratitude what God has done. So today we humbly celebrate with gratitude what God has done with JoyReturns since the first post went live 15… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Author’s Note: I know there was not suppose to be another post this year, but thanks to our worship leader’s song selection, I had to share what we sang at church yesterday. All Glory Be To Christ is to the tune of Auld Lang Syne (Lyrics by Scottish Poet Robert Burns). The words to All… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
There are a lot of videos listing 5, 10, 20 or more steps to set you up for a great year. Truthfully, I think there is only one step you need to take and if you do, I believe you will feel well enough to do others. Actually, any one of these steps alone will… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Wishing you and your family a very Merry Christmas! May you never forget the reason for the season. For widows and others grieving, Psalms 30 and 31 were prayed over you at 2 a.m. this morning. May you experience God’s comfort and put your trust and hope in Him. Bio: Michele Kearns is the founder and… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
1 Many years ago, I lost a baby at Christmas. What a stupid euphemism — like I misplaced him. I didn’t. I know exactly where he is, exactly where he isn’t. It’s been more than 20 years. I don’t think of him often, not really. Every once in a while. Always with pain. And always, … ... mehr auf nothingbythebook.wordpress.com
This is the last in the Cozy Advent series. There will be two more posts this year – Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. I “stole” this verse from Confessions of a Type A Woman’s blog post Light of the World. Thank you for the inspiration Laurie. Jesus is the light whose birth we celebrate on… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it.” Psalm 188:24 (ESV) Grateful, 30 Days of Growing In Thankfulness by Allison Brost is a wonderful, joy-filled book. There are five sections of short (starts on page 21 & ends on page 23 ) devotions, starting with Tending The… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
During the dark and gloomy days you are experiencing this holiday season, remember God is with you. He will help you deal with grief or any other nasty life event and the dreariness it brings. May this verse warm and comfort you. fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I left Walmart today in tears, and this time it wasn’t because the fresh ginger was $3.98 a pound (it was, and I’ll probably end up throwing most of it out, again) or that so many of the plants on … Continue reading →... mehr auf k8edid.wordpress.com
There’s a place I will go. And when I get there, people I have wronged, and people who did me wrong, will greet me. We will embrace. We will not know tears. We will know the truth of love and the truth of our journeys. There will be understanding like we’ve never known. The sorrows […]... mehr auf bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com
“If you spend your whole life waiting for the storm, you’ll never enjoy the sunshine.” –Morris L. West Advertisements Filed under: Morning Trip Tagged: "Elisa's Spot", coping, elisa, elisabeth connelley, enjoyment, experience, fear, Fleurie - Hurts Like Hell, grief, lost, love, Morning Trip, Morris L. West, pain, projection,... mehr auf elisasspot.wordpress.com
Are you disappointed in the outcome of the election yesterday? May you find comfort and joy in Psalm 63, (Bible Gateway Link), which was my Bible reading for this morning. The book I am using is Dane Ortlund’s In The Lord I Take Refuge, as there is commentary after each Psalm. Psalm 63 My Soul… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
The ten year old sleeps in the other room. Earlier we spoke. I asked her if her school had talked about what happened in Florida. She said they had. I asked her what they said. She said that they talked about the children and then the school network television was turned on to the president […]... mehr auf bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com
I had started a blog on my laptop to publish yesterday but my brain kept getting foggy and couldn’t focus. I knew if I forced myself to write, it would come out crappy. Now it is after 2 am. I can’t sleep. Midnight Demon is out. Has been since 10 but had no writing urges. […]... mehr auf midnightdemons7.wordpress.com
Standing in the hues of grief Begging for the colors to break through, Find the colors of love You carry. They are forever brilliant.... mehr auf bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com
Six weeks ago my world tilted off balance. It still doesn’t feel righted, and I don’t think it ever will. It was an ordinary day. An ordinary Monday. Love Bug was doing a violin lesson by Zoom, I was getting dinner ready so that I could get to the airport to pick up my mumma... ... mehr auf bumpyroadtobubbadotcom.wordpress.com
A remembrance.... mehr auf janeluriephotography.wordpress.com
It is 2:43 a.m. this morning as I write this post. I woke up and could not get back to sleep so I decided to get out of bed, light a virtual fireplace, and do some work on this blog. There is a new page on the menu – “Holiday Helps.” It is filled with various articles, websites, music and... mehr auf joyreturns.com
10 years, to the place where I died... mehr auf fotoeins.com
mother, your were,not just the mine... mehr auf poeticaly.blogspot.com
Yesterday, I finished a study entitled Arise, A study on the book of Nehemiah by The Daily Grace Co. Since Nehemiah rebuilt Jerusalem’s wall, I decided to read the book of Ezra. He is the one who rebuilt the Temple. Both Ezra and Nehemiah were praying men. I had to chuckle when reading the last… ... mehr auf joyreturns.com
When a little thing feels insurmountable And you can’t get past it Don’t forget When the big things that stood in your way didn’t stand a chance at stopping you. Perhaps you don’t recall, when you didn’t know your own strength Until after you had to use it. And you marveled […]... mehr auf bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com
What I started writing yesterday and stuff I did today So this is what I wrote yesterday: I am so flipping enraged. Just came from seeing my pcp. He was interested in how I was doing with the med change. Jerk said he was extremely skeptical about opioids helping me at all. Well take this […]... mehr auf midnightdemons7.wordpress.com
The drawing came first, the words just followed. ©... mehr auf bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com
I feel so bad that I didn’t notice any signs of illness in our fur baby, Salem. With multiple cats, it’s hard to keep track of the comings and goings in the litter box. I had no idea she was having issues urinating. Salem was the most active and entertaining cat I have ever had […]... mehr auf grannyreports.wordpress.com
Die Kurzkritiken sind zurück. Allerdings unter einem neuen Namen. Aus den Kurzkritiken wird “Meine Filmwoche”. Zum Auftakt der umbenannten Kategorie gibt es direkt mal eine Edition die mehrere Wochen abdeckt. The Redemption: Kickboxer 5 (Jahr: 1995 / Regie: Kristine Peterson) Kickboxer geht in die fünfte Runde und wer hätte geda... mehr auf sneakfilm.de
Shortly after I first started blogging, I found Ferree Hardy’s website – Widows Christian Place. GriefShare was listed as a resource so I knew this was a good site. Ferree and I became friends and have corresponded with each other throughout the years. Most recently she was writing about and sharing other widow’s butterfly stories... mehr auf joyreturns.com
I am fifteen feet from a harp, and behind the harp sits a harpist. And from that harp comes the most exquisite emotion. I don’t think there have ever been words created that echo emotion like music does. From this harp this emotion floats out to surround us. It weaves around, above and through us. […]... mehr auf bikecolleenbrown.wordpress.com
space All yesterday the South was beset by rain, stormy in places and just drippy in others, dark and chill everywhere. A few days ago worst-ever vortex cold and now a Gulf sheet endlessly squeezes itself out. In the I … Continue reading →... mehr auf blueoran.wordpress.com
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Matthew 5:4 In memory of all those who lost their lives when the tornadoes hit the Amazon warehouse in Illinois, the nursing home in Arkansas, throughout Kentucky, and elsewhere Friday night. May God surround their loved ones with a strong support system now and in the days, weeks, and months... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Severe weather can occur anywhere in the country. No state is free from experiencing severe weather, Whether it is tornadoes, blizzards, hurricanes, or earthquakes, no state is free from experiencing severe weather. The most important thing to remember about living with severe weather and its devasting after effects, is we are also living with God.... mehr auf joyreturns.com
Yes, we have more trouble in this world today thanks to Russia invading Ukraine. It’s always been my mission to keep this blog joyful but address issues head-on. Jesus faced reality and we will too. In keeping with my philosophy, we are addressing the Ukraine / Russia issue head-on. Don’t Spend your entire day watching the mainstream me... mehr auf joyreturns.com
but Psalm 30:5 (ESV)... mehr auf joyreturns.com
grief wears black. black isgrief. pink hi... mehr auf poeticaly.blogspot.com
