"Finally, we have entered a new year, a time where we look forward to starting over and feeling the freshness of new beginnings!. Grace is expected to experience the new ......oh, how we take that piece for granted...... grace."
Read moreLove endures forever
"Trauma. Once experienced, it cannot be undone. It sticks with me and is not easily removed. Trauma can shape the psyche and potentially targets the soul of a person........"
Read moreRecovery goes on
""Moving on" looks different for everyone in life. It may come through small steps or big, giant ones; a move across the country, or a series of steps in a methodical or haphazard pattern that leads you forward. As a close friend once said, "all steps forward" which I have recalled many times."
Read moreAn Altered State of the Heart.
I find myself coming out of a several year "heart coma", meaning a "state of deep unconsciousness, usually due to an injury or traumatic event."
Read moreBeing real.
"In the last few years, I have encountered and engaged many types of people. I have had the great pleasure of meeting all kinds from coast to coast, on the many ventures we have had. As I share my raw emotion, others are enabled to be real themselves........ and open up."
Read morePalpable anticipation.
"I continue to be amazed at the phases of grief when one determines to move forward in the process and take the path towards recovery. The "fear of loss" is a powerful pull towards the past, negates the present, and has the potential to destroy the future..........."
Read moreImparting and Passing on.
"Last year on this day, we were fortunate enough to be traveling back east to our home in Pennsylvania with a SoCal VB teammate and friend Sean smile emoticon Because we've acclimated and adapted pretty well, it's easy to forget we weren't around for all the festivities of the season in the last two years."
Read moreOpening the eyes of my heart.
"Wow, almost when I least expect it, on any given day, there is an opportunity for recovery. What begins as a "normal" day ends in a time of talking, tears, sharing, and praying to further our growing from grief process. I never would have known the path.........."
Read moreEnding an era.
"No matter what type of "recovery" program you are in, whether serious or of a lighter nature, there are always triggers to recognize. This week, this month, has contained some very high highs and lows as well, with many reminders of the past that I never ask for............"
Read moreGrace is my close confidante'.
""The will of God will never take you where the grace of God cannot sustain, keep, enable and protect you." This may seem like another cliche' type of saying, but tonight, it speaks to my heart."
Read moreGentle Reminders.
You know sometimes, the very thing I need to say are the words that I find so difficult to speak; the actions I need to take are the toughest to embrace. There are always reasons to stay, but then there comes a time… when I have to rise to new heights… I sat through a 4 hour long class today with the Greater Lehigh Valley Realtor Association, and received my official Certification and Realtor Pin.
Read moreWalk on.
Since life was abruptly halted and so insanely interrupted 3 years ago, I have adopted a new mindset. No longer do I put off for tomorrow what I think needs to be done today…
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