Hibernation Part 2

Okay, after yesterday’s post, I realize that I need to press in to Christ, and make a decision to change my attitude!  I appreciate what you all shared.  So often, it boils down to this for me.  A decision.  I can choose to be aggravated because there is no sun on my face, or I [...]

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Hibernation?

Winter is coming.  Parts of it I love, but here in Southern Oregon, the clouds can stay for so long.  I find myself really enjoying the beauty of fall with such vibrant colors….I  am trying to find out what I can do this winter that will give me deep satisfaction and purpose.  I don’t want [...]

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Letting go

Letting go
As I walk down the shoreline of my life
I pick up all the pieces,
I hold them in my hands
and I try and decide
what to keep or toss aside
what is yours and what is mine….
but the lines get blurred everytime
but I try
And I try and see the good
when I look behind me
but shades of red [...]

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from the heart of a 11 year old….

 
 
 Jessica (now 14) after the loss of both of my Grandma’s wrote this amazing essay about death and “going home”.  We lost Wilma Becker in November of 2006, and Dorothy Brook in January of 2007.  Both suffered with dementia.  It is interesting how observant Jessica is and able to articulate with such powerful word pictures [...]

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What are you wearing?

authenticity, pretense, true self, Christ, growth, performance

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growing in my new green house!

It is that time of year where I am gradually making my way indoors more a little each day!  The weather is turning, trees are growing red, yellow and orange.  The sun is hiding more and more each day.  I could hear the rain falling on the roof  for 2 nights in a row.  Typical [...]

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