Tag Archives: inspiration

The Little Town That Could

Posted on March 15, 2013 by

I noticed some trouble news rumbling around  Facebook on Monday morning. One of our favorite toy stores was struggling. In fact, there was a good chance it would be closing–permanently. The owners of HappyUp Inc. sent out an email giving … Continue reading →

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I’ve Learned…

Posted on March 10, 2013 by

I was 25 years old, thought I had my life figured out. I had dreamed of these days since I was young and now, after some hard times and a lot of growing pains, my dreams were coming true. Randy … Continue reading →

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Hello, Anyone Out There?

Posted on February 7, 2013 by

Wow. I have to say, you all are devoted. Even though, my life and writing is on hold, you all still, faithfully, show up and spend time here. I am blessed and grateful. This blog is all about storms and … Continue reading →

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Mantra, War Cry…Same Thing

Posted on January 16, 2013 by

Most who know me, and many of you who read this blog, have noticed I find, create and live by different words, poems, or quotes. I don’t go around looking for words to live by. Instead, they seem to find … Continue reading →

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Change.

Posted on December 28, 2012 by

  I hear ‘time for change’ and I shudder. Anxiety sets in. I know no one is going to throw pennies or quarters at me; that might be rather exciting. Change means there is something different about to happen. It means my … Continue reading →

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Thick White Blanket

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

Winter isn’t my favorite time of year, but there are pieces of winter that I crave. The first heavy snow, Christmas, and the new year. The reason why I love these things all comes back to one word ‘new’. Each … Continue reading →

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10 Steps to Healing

Posted on December 23, 2012 by

The pain is deep right now. Perhaps, you can’t even imagine moving past this heartache. Definitely can’t imagine living life without them. I have been where you are. Circumstances probably different, but pain and heartache know few forms. There is … Continue reading →

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Every Long Lost Dream Led Me to Where You Are

Posted on November 13, 2012 by

When your husband dies, so do all of your dreams.  How do I know, you ask? I say that from experience. The hole left in my heart reminds me. When I was 26 years old, my husband was killed by … Continue reading →

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