I have peace, joy, contentment, and hope for the future. This, I suppose, lets me know I am happy.

The voice of God.

My relationship with my daughter is changing. We used to talk (text) all day long. Now she doesn’t even answer my phone calls. She insists nothing is wrong. I guess she doesn’t need me as much any more. That’s a good thing, I suppose, but I miss her and sometimes I fear she’ll forget me altogether. I hold her with love in my heart and let her go. It’s painful, but it’s her choice and I must accept it.

Since relocating to Florida I’ve had the rare opportunity to reinvent my life. It’s been an adventure, to be sure!
I told you all I’d provide a link to my devotion: https://www.upperroom.org/devotionals/en-2021-06-28
I hope you enjoy it!

Faith is my anchor. My faith teaches me that God is with me no matter what I face and I have felt His presence. The knowledge that God cares not just for me but for all humankind encourages and helps me.

The realization that life in all it’s imperfections and complications is precious and a gift.

Life is a gift of the Almighty One. No matter the struggles, hardships, difficult days and weepy nights, life is a mystery, a small spark of knowing and being known.

I was assaulted by a fellow servicemember while I was in the Marines. It’s been over 30 years and it still angers me. I’d like to let it go, but I don’t know how…

Any suggestions?

I write, it’s what I do. It’s my one “unique” gift. Writing helps me make sense of the world and for some reason it seems to help others who read what I’ve written. I’m humbled and amazed each time I sell an article.

Hardships have taught me how to lean heavily on God. When I lost my son 22 yrs ago this month to a drowning accident, my primary question was, “How will I ever survive this?” Miraculously, day by excruciating day, I survived. That experience alone taught me, I can survive anything. It wont be pleasant, but it is possible, and life does get beautiful again.

In moments of awe I have learned the value of silence.

There are moments that are so spectacular that words would spoil them. Whether they are moments of deep grief, or supreme delight, there comes a time when we just sit and absord what is happening.

I struggle with this. There is much about my life that I enjoy, but I’m not sure what “fun” means. I enjoy going to the Farmer’s Market on Saturday mornings, I enjoy trips to the beach, I enjoy writing, working with my flowers, knitting, taking my morning walk…I love video chatting with my children and grandchildren…

By taking care of myself so that I will be here!
I, take my daily walk, take my medicines on time, take my vitamins, eat right, pray and meditate, support my faith community.

Honestly, I’d relax and stop trying so hard.

My friends are all so overwhelmingly happy for me about me finding my family… It is truly humbling. I’m meeting my Bible study group for lunch today ( we agreed to take a break from group study for the summer ) and the women in my group have been emailing their happiness to me. I love my Community!

Practicing my Christian faith connects me to a sense of the sacred. Through Bible reading, prayer, worship, and study of the lives and writings of other people of my faith, I ground myself in community and shared belief in the Almighty. Nature is always a great connector as well, but I prefer the feeling of being a part of something so much bigger than myself. Nature makes me feel small; faith expands me. Does this make sense to you?

Christine, I’m so very sorry for your loss and the pain it brings. Love is eternal, it is stronger than life. I wish peace and healing for you.

Dear Eileen, my sincerest condolences to you in the loss of your dear husband. Sixty years of marriage…wow, what a blessing and a rare priviledge. I prayed for you, just now.