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Tag Archives: Friendship
The Advent of Our God and Politics in Places of Worship
Some time ago, one of my readers sent me a private message asking if I would discuss whether Pastors, Rabbis, Priests should address current political issues when teaching or preaching to the gathered faithful. Although I know what I think … Continue reading
Posted in Charity, Church, Education, Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Politics
Tagged Abortion, Advent, Changing hearts, Christian witness, Clergy, Faith, Friendship, God, History, Our choices, Thoughtfulness, Worship
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An Excellent Evening
Some weeks ago, I wrote a post about visiting long time friends on their farm. You can read about that here: When the River Won’t Flow: A Delightful Getaway While visiting, I saw a picture in the Tractor Supply Catalog … Continue reading
A Delightful Getaway
My parents loved any opportunity to flee their hometown and head for the rolling hills in Ohio. Beyond the beautiful landscape, I suspected my father enjoyed seeing horse-drawn buggies, and he certainly had a weakness for Amish baked pies. I … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Friendship, Love, Mental Health
Tagged Blessings, Friendship, Grief, Memories, Thanksgiving, Veterans
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The Roller Coaster of These Days
I have lost people dear to me before: parents, grandparents, aunts, uncle, and my dear Godparents. Through divorce, I lost my first husband; even though I was the one who sought it, it has never stopped being a weight and … Continue reading
Posted in Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Divorce, Faith, Friendship, God, Grief, Love, Marriage, Trial
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Stones and Letters
Earlier this week, I drove about 85 miles north to meet a friend at a cemetery. To be precise, I went to the cemetery where I had purchased some plots and where a recently engraved headstone and markers are in … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Friendship, Grief, Love, Marriage, Memories
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Tough Love
Last Friday, I was a soggy mess. I couldn’t stop crying. I was missing my best friend and husband so much that I couldn’t see straight. For those of you who don’t know, my husband died earlier this year. But … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Death, Family, Friendship, God, Grief, Love, Marriage, Our choices, Thanksgiving, Thoughtfulness
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On the Subject of Men
This last weekend I had a wonderful time with my daughter’s family, who drove to Ohio from Missouri to spend time with me and take some of their belongings home. It was a wonderful balm to my heart to have … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Life in these times
Tagged Blessings, Friendship, Funeral, Marriage
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Death and Life, Loss and Gain
Pondering a challenging response to a friend today, I realize that I am, at times, just barely holding on. In nearly every way, life has gotten harder since the death of my amazingly loving husband. Concerning life in general, I … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Friendship, Heaven, Life in these times, Love, Marriage
Tagged Art, Blessings, Death, Desert, Faith, Friendship, God, Grief, Heaven, Love, Marriage, Memories, Picnic
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A Widow’s Modest Proposal to the Lord
Earlier this year, after my husband’s death, I went to the mortuary on business. As I was leaving, I mentioned that now that I am living alone, I find myself talking to inanimate objects around the house. The man who … Continue reading
Posted in Animals, Heaven, Life in these times
Tagged Easter, Friendship, God, Heaven, Memories, Movies
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Many Reasons to Give Thanks
Road trips, adventures, and fantastic friends and family are some of the many things for which to give thanks. On the day my husband died, I gave thanks that I was able to be with him. I had sprung him … Continue reading
Posted in Church, Family, Friendship, Love, Marriage
Tagged Blessings, Celebrate, Death, Friendship, Love, Marriage, Memories, Picnic
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