Tag Archives: hope

Remembering Joplin ~

Posted on May 22, 2013 by

While our eyes, thoughts and prayers are on Moore, Oklahoma; today’s date is one that is dear to our hearts. May 22, 2011. Joplin, Missouri lost many lives to a brutal tornado that tore through the town that Sunday afternoon. … Continue reading →

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And it Feels Like it Might Be Hope

Posted on April 20, 2013 by

This song came to my mind a few minutes ago and now it will be in my head all day long. It’s my go to song for trying to find the “good” in things. Several years ago when I was … Continue reading →

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First Bloom

Posted on April 7, 2013 by

The flowers of late winter and early spring occupy places in our hearts well out of proportion to their size. ~Gertrude S. Wister I perhaps owe having become a painter to flowers.  ~Claude Monet I hope some day to meet … Continue reading →

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A Mama’s Hope

Posted on March 29, 2013 by

Good Friday.  I really never understood why it was called “good”.  I’ve read the account repeatedly.  I could understand Easter being called “Good Sunday”.  But Friday was a horrific day for Jesus.  For those that loved Him.  For His mama. … Continue reading →

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The Last Sunday

Posted on March 16, 2013 by

So what if it has turned colder once again?  And what if we have a bit more snow?  It is still the last Sunday of winter…..spring is popping up everywhere.  Hope remains. ♥ 11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the … Continue reading →

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Broken Windows

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Broken windows and empty hallways, a pale dead moon in a sky streaked with grey. Human kindness is overflowing, and I think it’s gonna rain today. Scarecrows dressed in the latest styles, the frozen smiles to chase love away. Human … Continue reading →

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Our First Christmas Together ~ 1982

Posted on December 17, 2012 by

Our baby son and his bride spent this past weekend at our house. Before they left, I found myself plundering through some old Christmas items, in search of something to attach to my son’s “ugly Christmas sweater” for work. I … Continue reading →

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Never Give Up

Posted on November 7, 2012 by

Capturing the colors of a sunset can be tricky.  The changes happen so rapidly that you can find yourself in the darkness, and too late, you realize you’ve missed the big picture.  Not to fret though.  Hopefully, with closer attention … Continue reading →

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The Cross

Posted on July 23, 2012 by

As I was cleaning the house the other day, I picked up my cross necklace to put it away and my little Sugar dog was very interested.  She needed to sniff it.  I held it down to her and said, … Continue reading →

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A Mama’s Hope ~

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

Good Friday.  I really never understood why it was called “good”.  I’ve read the account repeatedly.  I could understand Easter being called “Good Sunday”.  But Friday was a horrific day for Jesus.  For those that loved Him.  For His mama. When … Continue reading →

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