Life From My Perspective.
Life is short and precious. The quote, “Death twitches my ear. ‘Live,’ he says; ‘I am coming,’” is a reminder to make the most of our time. Death is part of life, and instead of fearing it, we can use it to inspire us. It reminds us that our time is limited, so we should […]
Never lose track of the horizon, even if in this moment you are not seeing it. Life often feels like navigating a dense forest, where the immediate challenges obscure the bigger picture. It’s so easy to lose sight of your long-term goals, but even when the horizon isn’t visible, it’s still there. Your vision acts
Embracing New Beginnings Every ending holds the seed of a new beginning. Life’s transitions—whether expected or sudden—are opportunities to realign, grow, and step into the next chapter of your journey. Trust that when one door closes, another is ready to open, often leading to something even greater. Don’t be afraid to step forward. God has
Losing My Everything Four years. That’s all the time I had with my best friend, my companion, my everything. He was more than just a dog—he was my world. We shared everything: long walks that turned into adventures, hikes that felt like we could conquer mountains together, vacations filled with joy, and quiet nights where
When Life Feels Like a Never-Ending Battle: A Year of Defeat (as told by Artificial Intelligence) This year has been nothing short of draining. Physically, mentally, and emotionally, it feels like every ounce of energy I once had has been sucked dry, leaving me feeling empty and exhausted. Instead of the hope and joy I
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Sitting across the table from you- a favorite place to be. From late night trips to Friendly’s Restaurant when I was a young teenager, to sitting at my dining room table as an adult, and sitting at a diner table here lately. The days and decades though they’ve passed, as we sit and talk and
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Morning rain, a gentle grace,Whispers on the window’s face,Washing shadows of the night,Bringing forth the softest light. Each drop a note, a tender song,Cleansing paths where we belong,Yesterday’s sorrows drift away,In the dawn of a brand-new day. Fresh beginnings, clear and bright,Beneath the sky, so pure, so light,In the morning rain’s embrace,We find a simple,
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Whispers of Childhood: Cherished Moments and Innocent Joys
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Open Letter to My Mom 10 years ago I did what I did every Mother’s Day – I drove to your house SOOOO excited to give you your Mother’s Day gifts. I had no idea it would be the last Mother’s Day that I could ever do that. Ten years. Johnna gave me beautiful flowers
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Four years ago today I brought Johnna to the farm to pick out a puppy from the litter. There were maybe 8 or 10 of you. You ran around like a playful and crazy little fella. But every single time she picked you up, it’s like a switch was flipped and you immediately turned into
I walked into my daughter’s room to grab something. She wasn’t home. Afterall, she’s 18 and very busy. I opened the door and glanced across the room. Something caught my eye. On her bed was a cookie container with a half eaten cookie in it. My heart filled with joy and I smiled from the
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An open letter to my daughter on Valentine’s Day 2024 My goodness. It’s Valentine’s Day. What is Valentine’s Day to me? Valentine’s Day is you and me. Patrick and Bum-Bum. Hilary and Assistant Desta. Your class parties in elementary school- me volunteering so I didn’t miss a single moment that I didn’t have to. Sitting
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