Take My Problems Back

I've been somewhat absent from the blogging world lately, because my husband and I have been going through some tough times. Right when we bought a house that needed some remodeling, my husband's mother had an accident and was hospitalized. She lives 1,100 miles from us. We lost her during the week of our move…

The Word Above

Our modern society paints humanity with such dark, negativity. Yet, when I posted about my anxiety, I received kindness, thoughtfulness and caring from people who have only met me through a blog. As I pondered the paradox of the two, it brought forth the following poem. The Word Above  by Lori (L. Virelli) Love The…

Deeply Personal

I wish this was going to be one of my quippy posts, but no. I have a serious, personal confession to make, and I'm a bit embarrassed by it. I thought I'd throw it out there. Maybe it'll help someone else suffering from the same thing to not feel so alone. I've read many blogs…

Weekend Wisdom

Real difficulties can be overcome, it is only the imaginary ones that are unconquerable. ~Theodore N. Vail

Freak out, Worry, Fret, Stress, Agonize

I'm mad at myself. Okay, maybe not mad, more like disappointed in myself. When I was away in Chicago a few weeks ago, two difficult things happened. In order to spare you the details, let's just say they could've been long lasting difficulties. They scared me, and my mind went directly to the worst case…

Can you say control-freak?

I can best describe a control-freak with a line from the television show King of the Hill. Characters name: Peggy Hill Scene description: Peggy does something manipulative to get her husband, Hank’s attention on a specific matter. Hank tells her not to manipulate the situation again. Peggy’s response: Believe me, I prayed on it, Hank.…

Wednesday Wisdom

I couldn't decide which of these I liked the best, so I used them all. They are a precursor to a blog post I will put up on Friday. Thanks for stopping by, have a blessed Wednesday. Panic is a sudden desertion of us, and going over to the enemy [part] of our imagination. ~…