"Hope in the Lord from this time forth and forever." ~ Psalm 131:3 Photo by Jeswin Thomas on Pexels.com How many times do you start a sentence with "I hope . . . " Think about it. You probably do it numerous times, without consciously considering the meaning behind those first two words. "I hope … Continue reading There’s Always Been Hope
Random Thoughts
Thinking in Music
"I don't sing because I'm happy. I'm happy because I sing." ~ William james Photo by Pixabay on Pexels.com People with sensory processing disorder, like many on the spectrum, develop methods and mechanisms for dealing with stimulation. While some people can work in complete silence, I cannot. Specifically, I need the rhythm of music to … Continue reading Thinking in Music
On Being Chosen
"You did not choose me, but I chose you . . . . " ~ John 15:16a Photo by Juliano Ferreira on Pexels.com To start my last post, I included the quote: "I choose you and I'll choose you over and over and over. Without a pause. Without a doubt. In a heartbeat, I'll keep … Continue reading On Being Chosen
Sitting by the Fire
“But the most beautiful things in life are not things. They’re people, and places, and memories, and pictures. They’re feelings and moments and smiles and laughter.” ~ John Lubbock Sitting in the dark of the backyard by the fire, I relax against the wooden steps of the pool decking. The flames have scorched the leaves … Continue reading Sitting by the Fire
Reflective
"When the world is itself draped in the mantle of night, the mirror of the mind is like the sky in which thoughts twinkle like stars." ~ Khushwant Singh Photo by Johannes Plenio on Pexels.com I've always been a thinker. A deep thinker. It may not appear to some that I am, but it's as … Continue reading Reflective
:Finding Fraser – a review
If you've not read the Outlander series of books by Diana Gabaldon, or seen the Outlander series on Starz . . . if the names Jamie Fraser or Claire Randall mean nothing to you, then this post is not for you. Both the books and the TV series have gained a cult following with young … Continue reading :Finding Fraser – a review
How Do You See People?
"Only the soul that ventilates the world with tenderness has any chance of changing the world." ~ Father G. If I have learned one thing in my 26 years of nursing, it is that you cannot judge a person based on their appearance. I have had patients that looked like they came straight from the … Continue reading How Do You See People?
Daily Reminder
This popped up in my Facebook feed this morning in my "Memories" and it couldn't have come at a more opportune time. The past few days I have struggled with some things; ideas and feelings that have haunted me most of my life. If I were to pick three items from that list above, they … Continue reading Daily Reminder
Am I Holding Back?
“I cannot continue to live as half of myself simply because it’s hard for others to handle all of me.” ~ Rachel Hollis Consider the stars. . . in the sky, they shine their brightest,when it is darkest. I suppose that is something I will have to tell myself on a daily basis. I do … Continue reading Am I Holding Back?
Thought for the Week
I’ve worked hard for everything I’ve got — whether it be my home, my cars, my degrees, my jobs, or my relationships. Nothing has been handed to me. It has taken time, attention, and a lot of hard work. I have gotten a lot of love and support from people that encourage and motivate me … Continue reading Thought for the Week
The Road Back Home 