My mind is full of useless information…

Strength comes in many forms. Many of us possess a fond memory of our father and his strong hands, strong arms,and strong back. Always willing to work-move, lift, help. Never seeming to get tired, never needing a break. That’s an image most of us form in childhood, and for many, once they reach adulthood, does not… Continue reading Strength

It’s already been five months since my daughter died. I try hard to think about her everyday, and sometimes I don’t. That makes me sad, and then I think about her and get sad. SAD! There’s some guilt there I admit. Life with it’s busy schedule often gets in the way of what is important.… Continue reading Ashes=freedom

Beauty-both inside and out. I am surrounded by ugly people with beautiful souls. Not ugly in the traditional sense of appearance, but tarnished, imperfect, sinful people-me included. I am thankful that what’s inside is what counts. I am thankful for the beautiful words, actions, and ideas of ugly people. God let me not be the… Continue reading What I am thankful for

Death as I know it-A surprise, kinda..

I have experienced death most of my “older” childhood and the majority of my adult life. I grew up in the country, it was not unusual to see butchered sheep, chickens, and rabbits on a weekly basis. We used those animals for food. When it came to the killing part, there was initially some hesitance… Continue reading Death as I know it-A surprise, kinda.

1 Corinthians 13:4-8 New International Version (NIV) 4 Love is patient(even when you partner is not, or is…with you, but you keep testing that patience. You are obliged to return the favor, every time), love is kind(to strangers, children, and the elderly. Especially to people that others view as undesirable-especially them, they need it the… Continue reading Love, as I see it…