Category Archives: relationships

Just say………..YES!

Posted on September 14, 2021 by Beth W.

Take a chance and say YES 😁 Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, Dating, Embrace Life, relationships | Tagged Dating, first date, new adventures, say yes, special someone, sweetheart, taking a chance | 14 Comments

Faith needs Works

Posted on September 8, 2021 by Beth W.

Faith without works means nothing. Continue reading →

Posted in adventure, compassion, helping others, nurturing, relationships | Tagged caring, compassion, consideration, faith, faith without works is dead, generosity, James 2:14-18, thoughtfulness | 8 Comments

Happy 2nd Heavenly Birthday, Mom

Posted on August 19, 2021 by Beth W.

The only way to take sorrow out of death is to take love out of life. Russell M. Nelson Mom always loved birthdays. I’m sure our celebrations here are only a shadow of what she can experience in Heaven. Thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in angels, Just Me, love, relationships | Tagged angel, birth of eternity, birthday, Happy Heavenly Birthday, Heaven, Lucia's Annaeus Seneca, Mom | 10 Comments

Would I Like a Spotless Mind? I think so.

Posted on August 9, 2021 by Beth W.

Stepping off the positive path for a purgative post……and then right back to positive, I promise 🙂 Continue reading →

Posted in independence, Let it go, Love Yourself, moving on, persevere, relationships | Tagged ex-husband, forgetting, moving on, toxic relationship, wiping the mind | 15 Comments

Alone is not the worst thing to be

Posted on August 4, 2021 by Beth W.

I think this quote from Robin Williams is so accurate. I truly used to think that being alone was the worst thing that could happen to me. I’m an introvert, so huge crowds drain me, but I do crave connections. … Continue reading →

Posted in feelings, happiness, love, Love Yourself, patience, relationships | Tagged alone, drawing, hopeful, love, perfect person, robin williams, single, special someone | 12 Comments

Choose Your People

Posted on July 21, 2021 by Beth W.

I used to think life could be shared with anyone, but now I know choosing the right people is pretty important. Bob Goff in “Love Does” I am about halfway through the latest audio book by Bob Goff, “Love Does”. … Continue reading →

Posted in friendship, relationships | Tagged Bob Goff, choosing companions, hitchhiking, Love Does | 8 Comments

Miss You Mom

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Beth W.

Tomorrow, June 16th, will be one year since my Mom died. It still feels surreal and there are times when I think, “I need to ask Mom about…” and pause to remember I can’t. Well, I can ask, but I … Continue reading →

Posted in grieving, relationships | Tagged children, family, grandchildren, grief, memories, missing you, Mom, smiley | 22 Comments

You Are My Sunshine

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Beth W.

The anniversary of my Mom’s death is approaching soon and I have been thinking about her a lot lately. “You Are My Sunshine” was my grandparents’ song and as such has become a way to say “I Love You” in … Continue reading →

Posted in feelings, relationships, sadness, watercolor practice | Tagged family, love, missing you, watercolor, You Are My Sunshine | 11 Comments

Letting go and looking forward

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Beth W.

For some reason, tonight I seem to be having a difficult time putting thoughts of the past behind me. I know that there are better things ahead of me than behind me, but some nights just seem so long. I … Continue reading →

Posted in feelings, Just Me, Let it go, moving on, relationships, sadness | Tagged different perspective, feeling the feelings, long nights, looking forward, moving on, regret, sadness | 2 Comments

Good grief

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Beth W.

The loss of some special people lately has started my little mind racing. Why do people deal with grief in such wildly different ways? For some the death of a loved one or family member gives rise to strong emotions … Continue reading →

Posted in grieving, Just Me, relationships | Tagged dealing with grief, family, funeral, grief, grieving, legacy, love, remember, tribute | 5 Comments

Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge: Treasure

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Beth W.

Treasure your relationships, not your possessions. ~ Anthony J. D’Angelo This week’s WordPress Weekly Photo Challenge is “Treasure”. The challenge directs us to “capture something you treasure.” It might be something that wouldn’t seem like treasure to anyone but you. The … Continue reading →

Posted in Beautiful, postaday, relationships, Weekly Photo Challenge | Tagged charm bracelet, grandma, mustard seed, postaday, treasure, Wordpress Weekly Photo Challenge | 24 Comments

Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge: Family

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Beth W.

This week’s Word Press Weekly Photo Challenge is Family. Families come in all shapes and sizes. I think we all will gain and lose family members many times in our lives, but we will always be connected to those people. I … Continue reading →