Tag Archives: grief

Fatherless on Father’s Day (again!!)

Posted on June 19, 2022 by Virginia

Here’s a post shared awhile back that still resonates!! Cherished and adored are two words that remind me of my father, and loved. Although it’s been several years since Papa passed, there’s still a crater-sized hole in my heart missing … Continue reading →

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Missing Loved Ones @ The Holidays

Posted on December 23, 2021 by Virginia

The holidays can be occasions for joy, but also sorrow missing loved ones. It’s been six years since Papa passed, then Mama a year and a few months later. Precious memories fill the treasure chest in my heart. My parents … Continue reading →

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Open to SURPRISE(S)

Posted on June 14, 2021 by Virginia

“Each day holds a surprise. But only if we expect it can we see, hear, or feel it when it comes to us. Let’s not be afraid to receive each day’s surprise, whether it comes to us as sorrow or … Continue reading →

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Mother’s Day Love (in our Hearts!)

Posted on May 9, 2021 by Virginia

It’s hard to celebrate Mother’s Day when our mothers are in Heaven, but today is an opportunity to remember the legacies of our mothers’ love that, in the case of this redhead, will never diminish. Virginia misses her Mama! As … Continue reading →

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Difficult Journeys +Persevering Grace+

Posted on March 27, 2021 by Virginia

We are nearing the end of our Lenten journey. Easter is next Sunday! As we prepare to enter Holy Week, the somberness of Lent becomes more sobering as we journey with Jesus to Calvary. As He passed through the valley … Continue reading →

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WE ARE NOT ALONE!

Posted on March 16, 2021 by Virginia

The past year has been filled with challenges of all shapes and sizes. For many it has been a lonely season with quarantines and so much of daily life canceled or “zoomed.” While vaccinations are increasing worldwide, many of us … Continue reading →

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Responding to Love

Posted on March 12, 2021 by Virginia

There is so much loss in our world and hearts to grieve over these days. Not just loss of loved ones who have died, but also loss of relationships that hurt like fire when someone leaves. On this Lenten Friday, … Continue reading →

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March Memories: Papa! Mama! Papa & Mama!

Posted on March 7, 2021 by Virginia

March is a month of precious memories for our family – the March 8th memorial of Papa’s passing, Mama’s March 15th birthday, and their March 17th anniversary. Papa & Mama on their 50th Anniversary Every day I thank God for … Continue reading →

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Facing the Darkness

Posted on February 26, 2021 by Virginia

“I’ve seen too many stars to let the darkness overwhelm me.”  Sr. Macrina Wiederkehr We’ve all been through dark patches in our lives. When everything is dark around us, we need to look up to see the stars. Sometimes – … Continue reading →

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Unsinkable Rainbows (of God’s Love!)

Posted on February 22, 2021 by Virginia

One of Sunday’s Scripture readings covered Noah’s ark emerging from the flood. Go figure the animals partied when they hit land! But there’s more to the story: rainbows and covenants. After the massive flood destroyed everything in Noah’s time, God … Continue reading →

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