Finding Joy Even in the Pain-The Joy

Divorce is one of the most painful events in a person’s life.  That being siad there is still joy to be found if we take the time to find it. How have I found joy this month?I have found joy in my family, food, the change from summer to fall, food, and my dog Brodie.How…

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The Joy-Do What You Love

Sometimes we get caught up in our disappointments, in our emotional/physical pain, in the stress of daily life.  So caught up that we fail to take the time to actually do the things that once brought us joy.  If you are going through a major trauma in your life such as illness, death of a…

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“The Joy” Finding Joy Even in the Pain in September.

The Joy My Joy in September, as seen in my photos. Happy Birthday, Maggie! Off on an adventure… A precious little one on the way.  I can’t wait to hold you:-) Sweet Brodie Music on the lawn. What fun! Hiking with a Meetup Group There was a lot of joy to be found in September.…

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The Joy-Erica and Josh’s Wedding

My daughter and her new hubby just received their wedding photos.  Looking over the event, I remember the happiness and “joy” that surrounded the day.  Take a look with me at my beautiful memories in photos. Here are just a few images of the big day. There are very painful events that occur in most…

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There is Joy Even in The Pain of Divorce- A Quote by Joseph Campbell.

I hope you were able to find joy this week.  I found joy in my children and grandchildren.  My dog Brodie brings me joy and hearing the birds singing on our early morning walks add to that joy. God Bless you on your journey. KathieyV

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Morning Motivation, Small Things Matter

Small Things Matter As I watched this short video, it was easy to see that no words need to be spoken to show God’s love to others.  Sometimes we think that to share God’s love it has to be communicated through a tremendous gesture that reaches a large number of people.  I don’t believe that…

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The Joy-Finding Joy in the Coffee Shop Psalm 16:11

Even when life is hard if we look around we can see God’s beauty that surrounds us.  It is everywhere. This week I found beauty in the spring flowers, my children and grandchildren, hearing the birds sing as my dog and I went on one of our many walks and the list goes on.  Thank…

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Divorce Diversion: Taking Care of You, Ways to De-Stress…”Peel an Orange”…Aromatherapy

Ok folks, it’s time to de-stress.  Those of us going through divorce seem to be a reservoir for stress.  I never had any issues with unhealthy anxiety or depression until I was blindsided with marital separation after decades of marriage. On one stress index scale, divorce rates the second highest stressor with the death of a spouse first.  I don’t…

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