Category Archives: relationships

Miss You Mom

Posted on June 15, 2021 by Beth F.

Tomorrow, June 16th, will be one two years 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 … Continue reading →

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You Are My Sunshine

Posted on June 12, 2021 by Beth F.

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 →

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Letting go and looking forward

Posted on June 2, 2021 by Beth F.

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 →

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Good grief

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Beth F.

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 →

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Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge: Treasure

Posted on February 16, 2014 by Beth F.

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 →

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Weekly WordPress Photo Challenge: Family

Posted on January 22, 2014 by Beth F.

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 →

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RX for a Better World – Follow the Golden Rule

Posted on September 13, 2013 by Beth F.

According to Dictionary.reference.com, the Golden Rule is defined as follows: golden rule noun 1.a rule of ethical conduct, usually phrased “Do unto others as you would have them do unto you,”   or, as in theSermon on the Mount, “Whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so unto them.” Matt. 7:12; Luke 6:31. I had the opportunity to hear Immaculée Ilibagiza speak last Wednesday night.  What a dynamic, positive person she is.  In the Rwanda genocide she … Continue reading →

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Learning to let go.

Posted on July 13, 2013 by Beth F.

As I’ve said in the past, I’m a planner.  Not just vacations, weekends or menus but also life in general.  I have a picture of how I want my life to go. Too often for me, though, my expectations are … Continue reading →

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Memories…

Posted on July 4, 2013 by Beth F.

“There are lives I can imagine without children but none of them have the same laughter & noise.” ― Brian Andreas Life would definitely not be the same without my kids.  It would, no doubt be much quieter, but a lot … Continue reading →

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