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Valentine’s Day

Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I really didn’t pay much attention to it. My valentine is not with me anymore. And we never really made a big deal about Valentine’s Day. Always seemed so commercial to us. A great way for restaurants, florists and card shops to make some money. This year, my stepson texted me… Read More ›

Giving Thanks

Rich’s birthday is coming up. I will be going to visit him at the cemetery. I also have a Mass intention scheduled for the early morning Mass. I was pondering our lives together and focusing a lot on our spiritual journey. I thought about his funeral and about the memorial Mass our former parish also… Read More ›

Loving God

“You shall love the Lord, your God, with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.” – Mt 22:37 This is one of my favorite gospel readings. It has always touched my heart. I often think about God loving me. And praying for God’s help. What can God do for me?… Read More ›

Wedding Rings

There seems to be a question about whether or not widows and widowers should continue to wear their wedding rings. There are some who seem to think they have all the answers and have the right to tell the rest of us what we should or should not do. That doesn’t sit right with me…. Read More ›

Childlike Faith

Amen, I say to you, “whoever does not accept the Kingdom of God like a child will not enter it.” – Mk 10:15 This is one of my favorite readings. Children speak what is on their minds. They wear their hearts on their sleeves. If they are excited, it is all over their faces. They… Read More ›

Always With Me

These past few months have been both beautiful and difficult for me. March was the 1st anniversary of my husband’s death. We celebrated him with a Mass and a visit to the cemetery. April was my birthday. My sons all spoiled me. And May 12th is Mother’s Day. My boys and their families are taking… Read More ›

The First Year

It’s April. I survived my husband’s first anniversary. I am getting ready to begin spiritual direction again. I am getting ready to look outward rather than constantly looking inward at my grief and sadness. The loss is still so real to me. I read that grief over losing a spouse can last over 2 years…. Read More ›

The Lord is My Shepherd

“You are the Christ, the son of the Living God.” Matthew 16:16 This quote gives me goosebumps. It was Peter’s answer to Jesus’ question – “Who do you say that I am?” How did Peter know? Where did he come up with this answer? Did the Holy Spirit whisper it in His ear? Does the… Read More ›

First Anniversary

The first anniversary of my husband’s passing is coming up soon. I can hardly believe it has been a year. It’s been a hard year, but it has gone by fast. These days I seem to have more time to think. Which can be both good and bad. The tears still flow pretty easily. All… Read More ›

Save A Place for Me

There are a lot of videos on YouTube about dealing with grief and I came upon one that was just about a minute and a half long, called “Everyone Seems to Be Getting Over It But Me.” The man who does all of these videos on the Centre for the Grief Journey, spoke on this… Read More ›

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