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Tag Archives: hope
Remembering Joplin ~
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
Posted in Oklahoma, Reflections
Tagged devastation, good neighbors, hope, joplin, Joplin Missouri, moore oklahoma, Oklahoma, Parent's update, Remembering Joplin, thoughts and prayers, tornado
30 Comments
And it Feels Like it Might Be Hope
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged don't give up, Encouragement, hard times, hope, It Might Be hope, life, Look out the window, reflections, Sara Groves, struggles
18 Comments
First Bloom
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
Posted in Oklahoma, photos, spring, Uncategorized
Tagged Claude Monet, First Bloom, Flower, hope, Sundays, Tulips
35 Comments
A Mama’s Hope
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
The Last Sunday
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
Posted in Oklahoma, Reflections, spring, Winter
Tagged Future, hope, Hyacinth, Jeremiah, Jeremiah 29:11, Last Sunday of Winter, New International Version, Plans, spring, Sundays
24 Comments
Broken Windows
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
Posted in Forgiveness, Friendships, Music, ponderings, Reflections, Relationships
Tagged Adair, Bette Midler, Broken Windows, Downtown Adair, homeless, hope, I Think It's Gonna Rain Today, kindness, lonely, needy, Oklahoma, weary
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Our First Christmas Together ~ 1982
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
Never Give Up
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
Posted in Fall, Oklahoma, Reflections, Sunset photos
Tagged colors, determination, fear, hope, hopefulness, Lake Keystone, Never Give Up, reflections, sadness, starting over, sunset pics, thoughts
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The Cross
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
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged Christianity, Church, God, gratefulness, hope, necklace, prayer, religion, Religion and Spirituality, sugar dog, the cross
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