Grief, Trials

5 Things I Did to Help My Grief

Being a widow with six kids. I needed tools in order not to just survive, but for us to thrive. Here are the 5 best things I did to help.

Grief, Trials

Does it Get Easier? The Question Most Asked About Grief

When facing this most painful heartache of grief, we ask if enough time passes will the pain lessen, will things get easier, and is there an end.  I could never imagine such a possibility. How could the love and the loss I feel ever change? So what does happen?

Faith, miracles, Trials

Miracles happen outside your comfort zone 4 of 6

One of my favorite paintings is of the woman with an issue of blood being healed by Christ.  In this painting, is depicted a crowded street viewed from knee down. The woman is laying on the ground reaching towards the robe of the Savior. At first glance, we are drawn right to the hand right before she touches the robe.  

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Miracles in Hindsight 3 of 6

There are some miracles that we are only meant to see as we look back. To know that God was with us all along and has provided a way.

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Miracles as Aid Stations 2 of 6

A miracle is something a loving Father in Heaven does for you, that you could not possibly do for yourself. He never leaves us alone. He never leaves us unaided.

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Miracles that Shape and Guide 1 of 6

My children are geniuses! A few years ago I was asked to be a presenter and speak on miracles. What is a miracle, are there patterns and a way to discover them? Here's what I learned.

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She Searches for You

I love the ending scene in the first Thor movie.  Stranded Thor asks about Jane. Heimdall answers with the words that had me gulping back sobs

Grief, Trials

There Stands a Man

My son wrote this song for his Dad who died after tour in Iraq. " "A soldier, a father, a man of God taught me so much to learn, live, and love Wherever you are wherever you've been, I know there's one thing to be said, Forever and always, there stands a man"

Grief, Trials

Response to ‘Dead Mom’ video

As I watched this video, my breath caught at the first utterance of ‘Dead Mom’ and again and again until my heart physically hurt and tears filled my eyes. I realize the intention of this video is supposed to be a tongue-in-cheek look at why more Mother’s aren’t making bigger roles in a film.  I… Continue reading Response to ‘Dead Mom’ video