Slater Traces Our Tears

Good morning... My husband Steve and I have been watching American Idol together this season, since one of his students from The Lovett School was just chosen by the judges as one of the top twenty-four contestants. These diversely talented singers will now begin vying for votes from viewers, seeking to become the next American Idol. In his [...]

By |2025-04-10T04:54:05-04:00April 9th, 2025|God's Love, Healing, Light In Darkness, Loss, Tragedy|

We Learn From Loss

Good morning... "Dear Sue," a loyal friend wrote yesterday. "You have been in my heart lately; with prayers for your Mom (and Dad) and for you as you stretch your own heart full circle. Today’s post from you with that wonderful jar image, and today’s message from Bishop Wright work together beautifully to illustrate the stark reality of [...]

By |2025-04-04T10:47:51-04:00April 5th, 2025|Death And Resurrection, Loss, Pain, Sadness, Spiritual Growth|

Fired Or Retired?

Good morning... After our recent post, one dear friend responded, "I think it took retirement for me to Pause. Breathe and Expand!" I thought to myself, "Choosing to retire is so different than hearing the harsh words, 'You're fired.'" I think of all the hard workers who have lost their jobs this month, their work-lives reduced to a [...]

By |2025-02-28T07:14:01-05:00February 28th, 2025|Everyday life, Letting Go, Loss, Sadness, Trust God|

From All That Is Broken

Good morning... I was thinking about all of those who have lost loved ones this holiday season. Husbands. Wives. Sons. Daughters. Siblings. Parents. Friends. One person told me, "It feels like whiplash. I was expecting a joyful Christmas, and we had a funeral instead." Then I opened an email that supported my prayerful pondering. "I came across this [...]

By |2025-01-11T10:16:49-05:00January 11th, 2025|Imperfection, Loss, New From Old, Organic Growth, Trust God|

A Heartbreaking Loss

Good morning... After receiving word of the heartbreaking loss, I immediately texted my friend, "I just heard the horrible news. Please know that Steve and I are with you in Spirit, lifting you in prayer. Let us know how we might come close to support." "Thank you, Sue," came her quiet response. The next morning, I texted. "I [...]

By |2025-01-04T10:09:43-05:00January 4th, 2025|Friendship, God's Love, Loss, Trust God|

Deep Needs In N.C.

Good morning... I have been emailing back and forth with my special friend, Gina Macfarland, who lives in Black Mountain, North Carolina. Yesterday, she sent me a very real, very touching documentary created to shed light on the vulnerable human experience in the wake of Hurricane Helene. "In all the heaviness, almost every time there is an equal [...]

By |2024-10-19T03:41:39-04:00October 19th, 2024|Community, Loss, Pain, Tragedy|

Normal Washed Away

Good morning... "We miss the normal this hurricane washed away." Her haunting sentence stays with me long after the interview is over. Our prayers continue, prayers for a new normal to somehow form around those grieving deep loss. The light of the full moon will be like the sun’s glare, and the sun’s glare will be seven times [...]

By |2024-10-05T03:14:26-04:00October 5th, 2024|Everyday life, Healing, Light In Darkness, Loss|

No Easy Answers

Good morning... "Prior to my loss, my prayers had been petitions for things I hoped to have or intercessions for others," writes beloved author Paula D'Arcy, who lost her husband and her three year old daughter to the recklessness of a drunk driver. "Now my one prayer was, 'Show me. Show me,' or, 'Teach me how to see.' [...]

By |2024-07-13T02:04:36-04:00July 13th, 2024|Holy Spirit, Imperfection, Loss, Prayer|

Sadness Brings Healing

Good morning... Preparing to see Inside Out 2 in the theatre, I re-watched the original 2015 version of Inside Out. Inside Out tracks the inner workings of the mind of Riley, a young girl who struggles to adapt to her family's move, as five personified emotions guide her thoughts and her actions. One of my favorite parts of [...]

By |2024-07-03T03:54:15-04:00July 3rd, 2024|Grief, Healing, Loss, Sadness|

For Those Facing Loss

Good morning... "I shared this on Facebook on Wednesday," emailed a longtime friend. ****** For those facing loss today . . LOVE CAME FIRST "You don’t move on after loss, but you must move with. You must shake hands with grief, welcome her in, for she lives with you now. Pull her a chair at the table and [...]

By |2024-07-02T13:48:09-04:00July 2nd, 2024|God's Love, Grief, Listen, Loss|
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