I read a book several years ago called “Small Island” by Andrea Levy.” There is a quote that I came across in my reading that really touched me…… “He looked so pained that I dreamed of taking his hands and making him dance.” This statement was directed to someone that was not particularly nice; he … Continue reading
I remember learning at one point in my life that Billy Graham prayed all the time. He prayed without ceasing. I can recall thinking that is humanly impossible. Nobody can pray constantly. I have come to tell you it is not the impossibility I thought it was. When I learned of my husbands plan to … Continue reading
“Light can be seen even in the darkness. The light from the stars on a very dark night. The light from a lighthouse in the midnight hours. The light from a candle in a darkened room. The light from a fireplace on a cold winter evening. And, the light of God’s love can … Continue reading
I am so thankful for friends. Three things have kept me grounded. Three things saved me from myself and in essence probably saved my life, as I have endured this unexpected and unwanted storm in my life. Those things are God, prayer and so many friends. Friends I did not even know I had have … Continue reading
I never really understood the meaning of Narcissism. There was no mention in primary or secondary school. I don’t remember mention of it in my psych classes in nursing school. How can we protect ourselves from something we don’t know or understand? With that in mind, I will be doing a series of quotes from … Continue reading
“Sometimes He calms the storm (in our lives) and sometimes He calms us in the middle of the storm” Author Unknown (This cat looks pretty calm considering his situation:-) “And they went and work him saying, “Master, Master, we are perishing!” And he awoke and rebuked the wind and the raging waves, and they ceased, and … Continue reading
This was an original post from 2010. This was in response to all the changes in my life, the death of my parents and my little brother. Little did I know at the time that a greater pain was to come. The pain of an unwanted separation and divorce. I am happy to say that … Continue reading
I can remember the painful early days just after my husband left me. He had been seeing an attorney and filed for legal separation without a word to me. I found out about this betrayal accidentally. I believe he planned to leave without warning. By the time I discovered his intention to leave he had … Continue reading
FYI- This was written several years ago during “The Beginning”. As you know, I am always reading articles on separation and divorce. From the initial pain that leaves one in despair to writings on hope and healing. Some of the readings display feelings of hopelessness while others are filled with steps to recovery and happiness. … Continue reading