"When you set your heart and mind towards your future, many and multiple types of obstacles are seemingly set in your path. There are those who wish we not succeed ...."
Read moreRetro Restoration
"Restoration is a "dirty" word... meaning in order to restore a life, a house, or anything I can think of, I've got to be willing to get dirty. This work is by far one of the most challenging, and rewarding, works of the kingdom....."
Read moreAlternate reality
"I have found not any other person can attempt to tell me how to handle loss. The almost five year mark we are coming upon does not negate the memories. The most recent losses suffered only serve as reminders to the traumas witnessed on that one sacred day that would send life into the alternative reality I now find myself in....."
Read moreForget the past
"Who knew.......... the stretching that would take place for me, for my children, and all who have been part of and in our lives almost four years and counting. Although we seem to have a tendency to forget the past, which can be a good thing, when in context of destiny...."
Read moreImmovable Faith
"Loss....... there's that word again; one I can never quite seem to get away from. Whether you feel affected in your own life or you know someone who is struggling to understand the why's, this subject remains a universal reality. Even when I try to distance myself from it, I forever hear the calling of the empty souls who need a word of hope........"
Read moreSeasons
The Transition continues.
Read moreMy Summer Sabbatical and Survival
"Those closest to me know that I do not like to hike; I actually dislike it. Walking is different however; I will take a walk and enjoy a typically more level path. Because of past experiences, I know the climb involved and often rough terrain a hike to the top entails, and I would prefer not to put myself through the hardship. Much can be said to parallel life........."
Read moreSeasonal Changes
"Chaos and Calm. Words to describe moments in my current life......"
Read moreAlways a Come Back
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Nothing is impossible.
Those words can have profound meaning with positive or negative connotation. What I have learned, not only in the last 4 years, 4 months, or my whole lifetime thus far, is anything can happen at any given moment."
Read moreNo more naysayers
"Seeing potential in a person, people group, community or nation can be a risky venture; most cannot see what I see..... and many are unwilling to take the leap of faith required to get results. It is easier to join the naysayers......."
Read moreGrace again
"Whenever I hear of a man, husband, father leaving a lady, whether she becomes a widow or is left a single woman, there is always a tug on my heart. This is particularly poignant when there are kids involved who are left behind and pay a price........."
Read moreMaking the choice
"I am learning in a very fresh way that life has a way of leaving me speechless. I see events occurring, life unfolding, leaving a divide seemingly insurmountable."
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