"Who knew the challenge it would be to find my identity after the loss suffered...... and most importantly, once found, to keep it."
Read moreJoy is strength
"Turning around 4 rentals of my own in a matter of 1 1/2 weeks is quite a feat. Having no lapse in interest is a blessing, but nevertheless, takes quite a mind to manage and muscle to accomplish the work. This is a new challenge......."
Read morePure love is rare.
I spent a few morning hours doing paperwork, two hours writing my book, and the best hours of the day with my nieces. They somehow find fun in everything they do, even just being together. Their joy inspires me.
I am so privileged to take part in their lives, taking Ava to dance McDonald's and to dance class, along with Olivia. Ava made sure to remind me to watch her and not just talk to Olivia:)
I live for this stuff. They always ask about when Chynna is coming home, and Ava has decided she will give Jordan 100 hugs and kisses when she's sees him.
Got to spend a little time catching up with their mom, dad, and Baby Dillon too and I always find our commonalities in child rearing and common sense mentalities. I was reminded that family gives to family, or friends, or whoever that may be. For each of us, there may be few or many. Count yourself blessed if you have someone who cares.........
The love chapter is often quoted at weddings and around sentimental events, but it is the daily love in life, faith in action, hands willing to get dirty, that really matters. I can say I have love but without active intent, it is worthless. That is my reality every single day as a widowed woman..........
I know its value and put a lot of weight on its worth. It makes me go out of my way for who, and what, matters. Love causes me to care so much....
Joy is a gift of grief.
It seems the world is becoming an increasingly different place than I have ever known before, where more things are happening that make no sense. With such desensitization and disregard for human life, the void inside ourselves becomes ever more apparent…
Read moreA new day.
Over the last few years, I have had a few special friends tell me how much they like to see me smile. I still am surprised by it and taken back that I have friends who care about my happiness. Coming from the conundrum I have, everyday joy is difficult to generate…
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