Category Archives: anxiety

Bits and Pieces

Posted on April 2, 2017 by

Every so often, I become conscious of a new “theme” in my life, growing out of recurring nuances that come out of my meanderings through prayer and meditation, social media memes and conversations, nature and various issues/concerns that need processing and … Continue reading →

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Filling in the Blanks

Posted on January 2, 2017 by

A few weeks ago, this came to me in prayer. It’s been mulling around in my head ever since, and I decided to share it as a New Year’s Day “food for thought”. “You have in your mind an image of … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time

Posted on June 12, 2016 by

Lately I’ve been pondering about and grappling with Time. Today’s rumination… “I’m wasting Time.” “If you enjoy what you’re doing, it’s not a waste of Time.” “What if what I’m doing isn’t what I want to be doing?” “Why are … Continue reading →

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Endings and Beginnings

Posted on December 28, 2015 by

As 2015 comes to a close, I cannot lie, I’m glad to see the end of this year. 2015 turned out to be one of my most difficult years to get through. It was a constant struggle to stay afloat against the … Continue reading →

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Life is Messy

Posted on September 8, 2015 by

Yes, life is messy. From the moment we’re born, our lives are immersed in mess. Messy comes in every size, shape and situation. Messy can be on a global scale, as we are currently witnessing with the surging masses of refugees … Continue reading →

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Fumbling Through Despair…Changing Lanes

Posted on December 30, 2014 by

[Warning: This is not a travel blog, nor is it upbeat or bubbly or glib. I’ve been stuck in a deep despair over the past week and am fumbling my through it, looking for answers.] This is the third, and I … Continue reading →

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Fumbling Through Despair…Fumbling Through the Consequences

Posted on December 28, 2014 by

Warning: This is not a travel blog, nor is it upbeat or bubbly or glib. I’m in a painful place these days and need to fumble my way through it, looking for hope and answers. This is a continuation of yesterday’s … Continue reading →

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Fumbling Through Despair, Finding Hope

Posted on December 27, 2014 by

Warning: This is not a travel blog, nor is it upbeat or bubbly or glib. I’m in a painful place these days and need to fumble my way through it, looking for hope. One of the most confounding, painful, difficult things … Continue reading →

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Cuba 2014 – Final Word – A Very Long Backstory

Posted on April 22, 2014 by

This post has come out of several days of praying and pondering. There are no pictures. And I apologize for the length of it, but it comes from my heart. A Very Long Backstory (why we go to Cuba) When … Continue reading →

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Renovating Rooms – and Relationships

Posted on July 14, 2013 by

We’ve been busy around our house lately. Some days were so busy that we scarcely had time to do more than eat, hammer, paint and sleep. We’ve been up to our eyeballs in renovations since we came back from Cuba … Continue reading →

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