Tag Archives: Grace

Put Your Mask on First — When Giving Can Be Destructive

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Lydia

Growing up in a Protestant family, we were taught all about how giving was meant to bring you fulfillment and joy.  Giving made us feel like we were helping.  But, when the giving no longer brought us fulfillment and joy, … Continue reading →

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Out of the Closet with Both Feet!

Posted on January 11, 2012 by Florence

One of my New Year Resolutions was to start to open my metaphorical closet door. I vowed to slowly open that door and reveal a little bit more to the world and let a little bit more of the world … Continue reading →

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Another Year, Another Beginning!

Posted on December 30, 2011 by Florence

As I sit here this morning on the eve of New Year’s Eve with a fresh cup of coffee, I find myself thinking about jumping into the New Year. I really want to flip the calendar page over and jump … Continue reading →

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Grief…In Life and in Death

Posted on December 9, 2011 by Florence

Recently I watched a dear friend tell a group of us that she would be moving soon. I watched the scene unfold with mixed emotions. On the one hand, I was thrilled for my friend and her family as it … Continue reading →

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Home…How Sweet It Is!

Posted on October 24, 2011 by Florence

Home has been on my mind, like sort of consuming me. With the holidays coming, way too fast I might add, my friends are all talking about “going home”. The idea of going home for the holidays is so foreign … Continue reading →

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Gratitude…When There are No Words!

Posted on April 2, 2011 by Florence

When I was eleven years old I met a boy.  Within minutes of meeting him I turned to my mom and said “mom, that is the boy I am going to marry”.  Ten years later I did in fact marry … Continue reading →

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