In this third week of Advent, we light the pink candle that represents JOY. This week's advent candle may be the most difficult of all. A friend lost her husband suddenly last week. Another is grieving over the loss of a marriage. For some, this is the first holiday without a loved one. Family members … Continue reading Joy Uncovered
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Hope in a Hopeless World
We are in the first week of advent. In the church, Advent means the weeks leading up to the birth of Christ. Often this is represented by lighting a candle, specifically purple in color, to signify the hope of the coming of Christ. In the Old Testament, God's people had strayed so far from Him. … Continue reading Hope in a Hopeless World
Seasons of Weariness
Yesterday, I wrote a completely different post. I struggled with the entire thing. It couldn't find my voice and it just didn't seem real. So, I am starting over, even if it means the post goes out later than normal. My "Tuesdays at 2pm" goal will just have to change for today. My desire for … Continue reading Seasons of Weariness
When You Want to Give Up
I just can't do it today. One year ago, you couldn't get out of bed. I am so tired of being tired. One year ago, noises drove you from stores. Everything hurts. One year ago you could barely walk. I can't tolerate anyone or anything right now. One year ago your siblings feared you. I … Continue reading When You Want to Give Up
Christmas Came Early
My cup of gratitude overflowed on the couch of the psychiatrist's office. One smile and one question from the doctor brought forth an onslaught of tears that not only surprised my daughter, but me as well. "Well, how are things going?" Cue tears. Two months ago we sat before this young doctor pleading for help. … Continue reading Christmas Came Early
Ascending out of the Valley
There was nowhere left to turn. We had done everything the rheumatologist had told us to do: gentle exercise, physical therapy, seeing a psychologist; yet, pain still riddled my daughter's body on a daily basis. She was not the child I knew before fibromyalgia overtook her life. Until then, my daughter never met a stranger. … Continue reading Ascending out of the Valley
Providential Perseverance
We weren’t ready. After 10 months in Louisiana, we were called back to Virginia. Although we wanted to stay, looked forward to continuing our bayou adventures, circumstances did not make sense for us to remain. “Movers move”, as I learned in my “Moving On” group, I just had no idea we would fall into that … Continue reading Providential Perseverance
Thrill of Hope
It's that time of year of incessant Christmas music. I can handle hearing certain songs once or twice a season. Some, I can live the rest of my life without ever hearing again (ahem Mariah and WHAM). There is one, that I could listen to over and over. My absolute favorite song and I am … Continue reading Thrill of Hope
