Grief And Acceptance – Poems From Psalms And Nature

Gratitude and Growth

What experiences in life helped you grow the most?
Daily writing prompt

This prompt follows my previous post, Remembrance.

I bought the 10th Anniversary Edition of One Thousand Gifts, by Ann Voskamp. I read the book awhile ago and wished to read the “Introduction for the 10th anniversary edition the gift of grace upon grace,” written by Ann Voskamp in 2020. The Page for the book at Ann’s site has a picture of the cover and more information.

One of my sites is Grief And Acceptance – growth continues, by God’s grace.

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Thank you and blessings.

poems and stories

poems and stories
to read, write, paint
and sing . . .

lilies of the valley
grow from
one garden
to another

Grief And Acceptance

A Rose in the Yard

A rose bloomed in our yard this week. Karl took the photos.

Ellen Grace Olinger

patterns on my floor

Easter And Spring Poetry

patterns on my floor
moving with the breeze
sun from the West
highlights
branches of leaves

Time Of Singing
Volume 38, Number 1
Spring 2011

The vintage image is courtesy of Reusable Art.

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I will hope

The LORD is my portion,
saith my soul;
therefore will I hope in him.

Lamentations 3: 24 (KJV)

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Growing Older: Reflections and Gratitude

How grateful I am to be growing older. There were significant health challenges for me in 2018. I think of this year as “Recovery Phase 2.” I rest in faith and good care. I also say “daily dedication and small steps.”

As I helped with my mother’s care, I saw that part of being older is the acceptance of how life changes. People we once knew “in person” may no longer be here.

In 1987, I earned the Doctor of Education (Ed.D) degree at Northern Illinois University. This past week, a fellow student, Gretchen, passed away. In the previous many years, Regina, and then Karen, also passed away. I help with an email newsletter, as professors and students have stayed in touch. They all have achieved so much, and continue to serve. We honor all.

Many ways to serve and make a contribution. A blog post that sends out light, joy, creativity, and hope is wonderful. I enjoy reading/viewing posts each day.

Karl’s photos add so much to my/our blogs. Here are a few from 2018: