Tag Archives: friend

I have been a widow for a year and ten days.  My late husband’s death was very sudden so I didn’t have a chance to prepare.  Not that you can ever prepare for something so earth-shattering as the death of a spouse.  I’ve spent the last 375 days working through ...

No one is exempt from the sorrows of this life. Whether sadness from the loss of a loved one, disappointment in ourselves, or guilt from sins committed, we are all subject to sorrow and grief. What toll does that take on our bodies and minds? Weight loss or gain may ...

Memories – a blessing to those who have known. Birthed through many different adventures and emotions, they spring to life through a single word, a sound, a long forgotten aroma, or an obscure, fleeting thought as it skips through our minds, instantly propelling us into a distant space in time. ...

Have you ever told someone, “That’s just me,”? That comment usually follows someone’s criticism of our character or a habit. It’s a defensive punch, with an implied offensive follow up: “You’re being judgmental and unfair.” Is this a valid excuse for bad behavior? Recently, I helped a friend administer the ...

Those of you who know me probably know that I like to talk…a lot. It’s something I can’t really help. I just like to talk. Many times I’m actually asked if I ‘ever stop talking’ or I’ve had multiple people playfully tease me about it. Though truthfully, it hurts. (I ...