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Category Archives: Christmas
Two Sleeps Before Christmas
I’m flooded with thankfulness from family, friends, and neighbors who volunteered their time and energy sacrificing to go out in this blizzard. Volunteer of whatever we needed whether food or supplies. Specialty potato puff appetizers arrived from my brother and … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Life is fragile (body), Uncategorized
Tagged blessings, blizzard, healing, Health, Philippians, thankfulness
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Three Sleeps Before Christmas
“Fear not for I have redeemed thee, I have called Thee by name; thou art mine,” Isaiah 43:1 Maybe like me, your Christmas holiday plans are not going as expected. I’ve been in physical therapy since October trying to help … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, friends, Life is fragile (body), Love, Uncategorized
Tagged dog, expectations, fear, Isaiah, pain, peace, physical therapy
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My Busy, but Blessed Day
While enduring physical therapy, I began feeling sorry for myself. My headaches persisted, leg ached, and my neck and shoulders complained often. “Should I keep coming if I’m not sure this is doing any good? You’re adding another exercise?!” Yes, … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, Life is fragile (body), Life is Good (mind)
Tagged angels, Bethlehem, Christ, Christmas, dentist, gluten-free, grumble, joy, King, music, physical therapy, relax, thankful
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Merry Christmas from our home to yours!
MERRY, MERRY CHRISTMAS and Blessings from our home to yours, from Steve and Teresa and Skipper too Candles lit one by oneSacred moments Put aside exterior noise and commercial trappings Sit down to view birthday cake for JesusOne gold candle … Continue reading
Rush
5-Minute Friday the word’s: RUSH. Go … RUSH here. Rush there. RUSH everywhere. Never felt more aware of the term RUSH than during this month of the year. December should conjure up scenes of happiness, joy, peace, but it really … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, God, Grace, Life is fragile (body), Mercy, Peace, Uncategorized
Tagged December, life coach, rush
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And be thankful …
“Forever is composed of nows,” Emily Dickinson. My forever (and yours too) is composed of the nows. Exactly what I’m writing about in my new devotional/meditation book. Living in the present. Enjoying the moment right here and now. Even if … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, God, Holidays, Joy, Life is Good (mind), Praise
Tagged brain tumor, Christ, Colossians, Emily Dickinson, freedom, Health, peace, thankful, Thanksgiving
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What’s on your Christmas list?
In light of Christmas coming soon, several words intrigued me. Here are just a few which made me think of Christmas: Rich Incomparable Riches Kindness Gift Makes you think of the holidays and gifting times, doesn’t it? I looked up … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Family, Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged blood, Ephesians, gift, Jesus Christ, Paul
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DREAM Big!
My husband and I did some after-Christmas shopping. While browsing the shelves for bargains, we purchased hand towel with the words: DREAM written across the bottom edge. Above the lettering appeared a spray of green leaves and red berries with … Continue reading
Posted in Christmas, Faith, God, Life is Good (mind), Wisdom, Writing
Tagged dream, goal, Jeff Groins, sacrifice, success, talent, weird
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Vicks VapoRub = comfort & healing
Just opening the blue jar of Vicks VapoRub® brings back fond memories of my Mom. Whenever I was sick, she would gently rub the ointment on my throat and chest and carefully cover the area with a towel. Then I’d … Continue reading
Posted in Bible, Christmas, Family, God, Holidays, Joy, Life is fragile (body), Life is Precious (soul)
Tagged Bible, comfort, Mom, sickness, Vicks
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The gift that keeps on giving
“Thanks be to God for his indescribable gift!” – 2 Corinthians 9:15
Posted in Christmas, God, Holidays, Life is fragile (body), Love
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