Change

There’s been a change in me– A kind of moving on– Though what I used to be, I still depend upon. For now I realize That good can come from bad. That may not make me wise, But, oh, it makes me glad. And I–I never thought I’d leave behind My childhood dreams, but I…

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Learning from Trials

I’ve seen this video floating all over facebook and hope you’ll take a minute to watch it, it offered me a lot of hope and inspiration.  It was created by the mother of Emilie Parker who was among those children killed in the Sandy Hook shooting.  While I cannot relate to losing a child after…

The Love of Parents

The Love of Parents

It’s been just over two weeks since we said goodbye to our little ones. I have been doing a lot of thinking and reading and pondering as I try to work through my emotions. I recently read a book that was given to me called “Gone too Soon.” It is a book specifically for those…

Answered Prayers

While I was in the hospital my little sister brought me a “positive thoughts counter.” It was a little clicker that I was supposed to click everytime I had a positive thought.  I have had many people who have been keeping up with my blog tell me how strong and hopeful I am and I…