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Thoughts and prayers
As a minister, I am often asked for my thoughts and prayers… and am often called to offer my thoughts and prayers… today is no different… I wish it was.. My thoughts and prayers? We have a problem in this … Continue reading
Peace
Peace is possible. Trust it.
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advice from Ruth
https://youtu.be/7oNtD28nYBQ Advice from Ruth Rend your clothes Moan Tear Yell Yank Wail in sorrow and in denial, Let no one deny you your pain Let no one deny you your mourning Let know one deny you your fears … Continue reading
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Falling
Halfway up the mountain I fall (again) Tumbling backward Sliding Skidding Crashing into trees (that would be you and me) Rudeness overtakes me, I cannot breathe as I try to … Continue reading
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Tagged grief, half way up the mountain, interfaith, Interspirituality, loss, redemption, seeking, spiritual journey
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Memorial Day USA
Memorial Day For all the fallen – Enlisted or drafted Though you are gone, you are not lost. There is no war in my life time that is worth the cost of a single one of your lives. My … Continue reading
waves
I am rudderless – Thank Heaven there is not wind in my sail, Or I would be dashed to driftwood on the shoals. All I can do is surrender to this becalmed sea. Together, we can find the oars … Continue reading
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Tagged gratitude, grief, home, loss, rowing, sailing, surrender
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Annie
Today, a small spaniel crossed from this world. We called her Annie, but the universe knows her as Love. We are called to bear witness suffering, and we are likewise called to alleviate suffering whenever we can, however we can. … Continue reading
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Tagged 9-11, AAA, AACR, AAE, AAT, animal assisted crisis response, animal assisted therapy, animals, Annie, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, dogs, grief, loss, love, mental-health, Spaniel, suffering
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Reverend Lizzie 