Tag Archives: prayer

Cracking the window

Posted on April 18, 2019 by

If you’ve been following along this past week, you know life’s been pretty gritty. I have been battling anger, brokenness, sorrow, and loss. I have cried, which is a sure sign that it is bad, and I have wanted to … Continue reading →

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When it doesn’t stop

Posted on April 16, 2019 by

Some days life seems like a straight, flat open road, one just asking for windows down, radio up, and letting the simple things take over. Other days, whew, other days are like trying to drive on square wheels. Every bump, … Continue reading →

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Clouds and sunshine

Posted on April 10, 2019 by

The past few days here in Nebraska we have had beautiful spring weather. Sunshine and warm breezes in abundance, birds singing in the trees, buds breaking through after a harsh winter, grass turning a vibrant green. Today, more than half … Continue reading →

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LGD

Posted on April 9, 2019 by

Last summer my husband surprised me with two puppies, Jack and Sam, who are Great Pyrenees/Labrador mix. Huge, adorable, hilarious dogs whose purpose is to guard livestock on a farm. Our property is surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland … Continue reading →

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Self deprecation

Posted on April 8, 2019 by

A precious person in my life speaks of himself negatively. Whenever he is asked about his personality traits or other characteristics, he will say something that is self injuring in its very essence. He is not physically cutting himself or … Continue reading →

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Second hand things

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

I do not enjoy shopping for clothes. It isn’t a body image issue as much as I don’t like the clothing styles available for someone my age. I just want something that covers the body anyway, not to be a … Continue reading →

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Can you believe it?

Posted on April 1, 2019 by

So there is this kid I know, not mine, just a younger person, about half my age. He seems to struggle with what he wants to have, what does he not want, in life. He is a lot like a … Continue reading →

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Dancing on the outer rings

Posted on March 27, 2019 by

Most of my life I have felt like I have not quite fit with those around me. No, not the “square peg, round hole” kind of way, but more like the person who is on the edge of a group … Continue reading →

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In my father’s house

Posted on March 23, 2019 by

I have been waking up in the middle of the night for weeks now. Usually at 3:33 am or 4:44 am. Occasionally the time is earlier, but the outcome is always the same. I will be awake for at least … Continue reading →

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No void here

Posted on March 14, 2019 by

I received a text from my son last night. He was “checking in” as my family calls it. He is working at a camp during the off season and will work through his third summer there, as well. He wrote … Continue reading →

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