My blog's focus started out as an exercise to help me learn to live with the deep grief I was experiencing after my daughter's unexpected death. Looking back on the blog I truly hope some of the posts have touched other people's hearts who are living with the heartbreak of losing someone they love. Many years later the focus shifted to include things that I find interesting or compelled to share but I have never lost the main focus of the blog--GRIEF. (updated Jan 2024)
Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Why Did Jesus Fold the Napkin?
Tuesday, March 30, 2010
Wishing a peaceful Easter to you
Those who believe in me, even though they die, will live,
And everyone who lives and believes in me will never die.
John 11:25-26
I have seen your tears; indeed, I will heal you.
2 Kings 20:5
Friday, March 19, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
In honor of my Irish friends...
(thanks Barbara)
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Be open to receive
The woman whispered, "God speak to me,"
and a meadow lark sang.
But the woman did not hear.
So the woman yelled, "God speak to me."
And the thunder rolled across the sky.
But the woman did not hear.
And the woman shouted, "God, show me a miracle."
And a life was born.
But the woman did not hear.
So, the woman cried out in despair,
"Touch me God, and let me know you are here."
Where upon, God reached down and touched the woman.
But the woman brushed the butterfly away and walked on.
Don't miss out on a blessing
because it isn't packaged the way you expect.
Be open to receive and you will.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Friends by Diane Agamie
One of the great things in life is surprise. You never know when something or someone will surprise you. I made a friend about a decade ago with a girl named Lynn. We spent a lot of time together in the last ten years, mostly because we had such similar interests. She loved nature as do I. There is a great park in Toms River, Cattus Island Park. It runs a mile out to the bay. Lynn and I would make that walk at least two times a week, early in the morning to catch a glimpse of the local wildlife. I was a watcher of deer, fox, and snakes; Lynn was a fan of squirrels and chipmunks. She wouldn't hesitate to traverse deep in the woods if one of them caught her eye. If our walks took place on a hot summer day, we might go swimming in the bay when we reached it.
When you spend a lot of time with someone, you tend not to notice subtle changes in them. Lynn never commented that she thought I looked like I was getting older or slower in my walk, and I never noticed her aging either. She was always ready to go whenever I asked her. She wasn't much of a shopper, so we didn't spend too much time doing that together.
In the last six months I started to notice that she was slowing down. She started to lose interest in our walks and preferred to just visit inside and look out at the beautiful golf course. I could get her to take small walks with me, but nothing like we used to.
Over these last ten years, Lynn became one of the best friends I have ever had. She was always there if I needed someone to talk to, no matter what time of day or night. She would quietly listen to my concerns and offer her friendship and compassion. She would share a beautiful sunny day with me, but would also be there for me on a sad or dreary day.
Lynn took a turn for the worse in the last month. She had to be on some pretty strong medicine, but she was a trooper and took her meds faithfully. Sadly, the medicine wouldn't help her to get well, and I lost her just before my birthday. Although my heart is heavy, I know that she is in a better place, out of pain, and hopefully enjoying a beautiful sunny day.
There is an empty spot in our home now as we say goodbye to our dear friend and companion, Bailee Lynn Agamie, our beautiful chocolate Lab.
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