Tag Archives: grief

Tree of Life: Sorrow, Horror & Prayer(s)

Posted on October 31, 2018 by Virginia

“All that is left to us is our being horrified at the loss of our sense of horror.” Rabbi Abraham Heschel My heart and prayers are with the victims and families of the mass shooting that took place on Saturday … Continue reading →

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Bill Warnock: Boss, Mentor & Friend

Posted on September 21, 2018 by Virginia

With all the negative harassment-in-the-workplace stories out there, I feel blessed to have worked with amazing male leaders who empowered me to be the best me I could be. Who became mentors and remained treasured friends long after our respective … Continue reading →

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Fatherless on Father’s Day (again!)

Posted on June 16, 2018 by Virginia

Celebrating Father’s Day in America this weekend, here’s another go at last year’s post… Cherished and adored, 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 … Continue reading →

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A Letter to Mama (on Mother’s Day)

Posted on May 12, 2018 by Virginia

Since last year I posted about being mother-less on Mother’s Day, here’s something else I wrote (hoping the Heavenly postal system can forward it on to her!) 13 May 2018 Mrs. Virginia Johnson Woodward c/o The Angels 76 Streets of … Continue reading →

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March Memories of Mama (& Papa!)

Posted on March 15, 2018 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. 50 roses on Mama & Papa’s 50th wedding anniversary Every day I thank … Continue reading →

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Snapshots & Whatnot: Thorny Roses

Posted on February 21, 2018 by Virginia

SNAPSHOT: A rose in Kosovo (circa 1999) & WHATNOT… “Some people are always grumbling because roses have thorns; I am thankful that thorns have roses.” Jean-Baptiste Alphonse Karr Isn’t that like our lives, like our faith? Sometimes there’s hard spiky … Continue reading →

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MISSING OUR LOVED ONES @ ADVENT

Posted on December 3, 2017 by Virginia

And so it begins, ADVENT IS HERE. Today! The 1st Sunday of Advent, the countdown to Christmas (22 days to go!?!) Virginia had plans to post something grand, but today is the Grand Illumination in Colonial Williamsburg, so a post … Continue reading →

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a Funny Thing called LOVE

Posted on September 14, 2017 by Virginia

It’s not Valentine’s Day, but for some reason got to pondering (& pontificating) about love, that word that sometimes stands us on our heads.  Love is a funny thing. We think we want it, but all the work that goes … Continue reading →

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MAMA, WE MISS YOU!!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by Virginia

Today, 22 June, is the memorial of our precious Mama’s passing. Oh, how we miss her! Our home is filled with remembrances of her, but our hearts continue to overflow with memories and legacies of her love. Our Mama did … Continue reading →

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FATHERLESS ON FATHER’S DAY

Posted on June 18, 2017 by Virginia

Cherished and adored, two words that remind me of my father. And loved. Although it’s been three years since Papa passed, there’s still a crater-sized hole in my heart. I don’t think that hole will ever get smaller because Papa … Continue reading →

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