Category Archives: Trust

Scraps

I had a really cool opportunity this winter, to make quilts for 2nd generation clients! Meaning, for kids who received one from their parents and now were ordering one for a friend. They loved their blanket so much, they wanted … Continue reading

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Dys-function-al

A sweet older woman complimented me recently on our large family saying, “It’s so nice to see a family that’s not dysfunctional these days.”  I nearly burst out laughing because we are definitely dysfunctional and are no way the model family by … Continue reading

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Possibilities

Possibilities, such a wonderful word! It seems so fresh and full of breath, it always brings me hope to remember that with God all things are possible. Jesus promises, in Him I have abundant life. Sometimes when I compare that promise to … Continue reading

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Persistence 

We have this bird… that’s rather annoying. He’s been tapping on an outside window for over a WEEK. He shows up at daybreak and begins his daily vigil of jumping up and pecking the glass with feet splayed. It was … Continue reading

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Waiting -until you want to scream!

Asking God for something, or someone… some action on this situation …please!!! Waiting to see the needle move in a positive direction or any ray of hope can be such a drain. Been there? Me too! Ahhhh. Yes, I get … Continue reading

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Trust, Trust, Trust

50 years old and still the same lesson… “Will you trust Me?” I wonder some days if it will ever come to me simply and easily? At least now, I recognize the struggle before it completely overwhelms.  Daily there are … Continue reading

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Anxious Thoughts

Oh how I can stress… worry, fret and think on things round and round. Seems some parts of the month are easy and joyful while others are harder and way more exhausting. Hormones? “When my anxious thoughts multiply within me, … Continue reading

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Diagnosis

After 15 months, countless doctors (because we did not keep records of all the urgent care visits) and medical bills ( s0 many bills)… our daughter FINALLY has received a diagnosis through an Emergency Clinic for her daunting list of symptoms … Continue reading

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A Plunder of Blessings

I was reading Exodus and realized, too many Christian parents (like myself) find their children lured by the enemy. Like the children of Israel enslaved in Egypt- so have been mine. Ideals became subtly transformed from once held strong values … Continue reading

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Pieces

Lots of changes have come with 2017. Changing in jobs, schools… even some ideals. Sounds messy. Looks messy. I’m just tying to be a good listener to my adult children at this point and keep up with the flow. I’m … Continue reading

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