On Faith and Fear
My dad was projected to live into his 90s. His grandparents and parents had, and they enjoyed relative freedom until the last days or weeks of their passing. He …
Author: Gina
13 months: on addiction to Facebook, not getting what we wanted, and “God is good”
On regaining control Realizing I had an addiction to scrolling mindlessly on Facebook, I decided to stop looking at it for awhile. Not only did I spend significant time …
To be with Christ! Philippians 1:23
I was acutely aware of my need for my dad to stay, and yet I was grateful, even jealous, of the peace he had finally achieved. Philippians 1:23-24 “For …
Thoughts Inspired by a Meme
Philippians 1:6 “Being confident of this very thing, that He which began a good work in you will perform it until the day of Jesus Christ” It has always …
October 18, 2018: Nine Months and 20 minutes
All week I had anticipated today, but then I didn’t remember the significance of the day when it arrived. I didn’t remember until my mom mentioned it on our …
SAHM…with caveats.
I’m a nurse at a hospital where I work twelve hour shifts. Across the United States, nurses who work twelve hour shifts are considered full time if they pull …
…Relationship (cont.)
Every time I post on my blog I think, “I’ll post again right away maybe even tomorrow, but for sure by next week.” Then perfectionism and real time responsibilities …
A New and Dynamic Relationship
Before losing my dad I had never considered having a relationship with a deceased person. It seemed obvious and logical that once the person was gone, the relationship ended. …
Slow and Steady
It’s been six months and a week or so since my Dad passed away. Just after school ended last May, I packed a large suitcase and took my …
Still, Silent, Resolute
I imagine the men standing in the bottom of this boat still, silent, resolute. They are sure of their task and unflinching. They don’t give the orders; they …