Tag Archives: grief

#LENT: Tears, Tears & Rainbows (of Healing Grace)

Posted on March 4, 2020 by Virginia

“Crying is all right in its own way while it lasts. But you have to stop sooner or later, and then you have to decide what to do.” C.S. Lewis Reading this quote a week or so ago made me … Continue reading →

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#AllSouls: Legacies of Love (and Hope!)

Posted on November 2, 2019 by Virginia

Today in homes around the world we honor the memories of our loved ones who have passed. It’s hard missing our loved ones, especially as big November and December holidays creep closer, a time when the loss of their presence … Continue reading →

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Misery Loves Company

Posted on September 11, 2019 by Virginia

“I have learned now that while those who speak about one’s miseries usually hurt, those who keep silence hurt more.” C.S. Lewis Misery may love company, but not always. Sometimes we are misery martyrs, preferring to wallow in our misery … Continue reading →

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#LOVEFORVB : Love for Virginia Beach

Posted on June 3, 2019 by Virginia

Oft times it’s hard to know what to do in the wake of horrendous violence like the shooting in Virginia Beach last week that left (FAR TOO) many people dead and injured. A late Friday afternoon like every other in … Continue reading →

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#Lent: harvesting joy (from tears)

Posted on April 1, 2019 by Virginia

Going through tough times and seasons of loss, sometimes we think we’ll never be happy ever (ever ever) again. But that’s when giving ourselves time to heal can help us move forward, one teary moment (& prayer) at a time. … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Memories of Love (the kind that lasts)

Posted on March 15, 2019 by Virginia

March is a month of memory milestones for our family: March 8th is the memorial of Papa’s passing, March 15th (today) is my mother’s birthday, and March 17th is my parents’ anniversary. We were so blessed to celebrate Mama’s 80th … Continue reading →

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#Lent: Keep Moving On (with Love!)

Posted on March 9, 2019 by Virginia

Yesterday I posted about the passing of my beloved Papa. My precious Mama joined him the following year, leaving a huge hole in my heart and life. Like this Ms. Piggy filled with memorable photographs in Smithfield, Virginia (the state … Continue reading →

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08 March: Papa…& the GIFT of Tears

Posted on March 8, 2019 by Virginia

Today is March 8th. Previously I have posted about International Women’s Day (click here to read last year’s International Women’s Day: A Photo Journey), but March 8th is also the day my precious Papa died. As faithful readers know, my … Continue reading →

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Missing loved ones @ Christmas

Posted on December 22, 2018 by Virginia

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

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(uplifting) holiday blues

Posted on November 24, 2018 by Virginia

(Reader Alert: you might need a tissue at hand…) After a plethora of lovely meals and family gathering(s), blogger Virginia (who also serves as a chief cook & menu strategist for family Thanksgivings) is in recovery mode. So grateful for … Continue reading →

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