Image compliments of https://pixabay.com/photos/two-running-dogs-raging-dogs-puppy-750570/ When Eli woke up, he was drenched in sweat. This was the second time this week, and the fifth time this month he dreamt of Ada, his sister. This dream was much like the others; vague, disturbing, and so real that he had to sit up and clear his head before …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/_4l76rRSsr4?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Marla looked over at Jax and Shauna, wondering how at 60 years old, she could ever be a substitute for a young parent. Jax was thirteen and Shauna was eleven; she thought about the long journey to where she was, emotionally, at this point in time. Thinking about Josie, her daughter …
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image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/w39PTDxKiK8?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink As Katie stared out the window, watching the hummingbirds chase each other in the air, vying for the fresh sugar water, she remembered a time when she wondered what her purpose for moving to this part of the country was. She had no idea it would lead to the fulfillment that …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/PGnqT0rXWLs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink I love sleeping on freshly laundered sheets. Oh, the smell and feel of freshly washed sheets; that slight scent of bleach and the crispness of unwrinkled sheets feels heavenly. I don’t like, however, to fold sheets. I don’t care how many videos I have seen of “how to fold fitted sheets …
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Thank you for over 100 likes on my blog. Thank you for subscribing and commenting. I really enjoy reading comments and getting feedback. I value the suggestions and requests on what to write about. Thank you for planting ideas, letting me know what you like, and sharing this site. Sincerely,The encouraged woman, Lana
Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/m1lS3CwUOus?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink A heart can have joy and laughter one day, And the next be black as night. How can one have such extremes inside, It doesn’t seem quite right. The heart and mind can be tricky at times, It can feel like there’s no control. One must let God be the guide, …
Image compliments of: https://unsplash.com/photos/eBupAjL0HR0?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink I’m Elsa and my roommate is Jessica; what I am about to share should be heeded. Do not play with fire; not literally, not emotionally, and not spiritually. Even if you think it might be fun to test the waters, do not play around with the spirits of the afterworld. …
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This is called a free-style poem. It doesn't rhyme and is meant to evoke emotion and resonate with others. In Poetry rules, it really isn't and ode, but the title sounded better than "free-style poem to Sophie". I hope this resonates with other pet owners. I brought you home, one cold winter day and made …
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Image compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/dQejX2ucPBs?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Be the sunshine on someone else’s cloudy day. When at a gathering, be the reason someone wants to stay. Take chances, be adventurous, laugh, dance, play, and sing. Learn as much as you can, but don’t try to know everything. Be humble and kind and listen to other views, Be understanding …
Photo compliments of https://unsplash.com/photos/O35rT6OytRo?utm_source=unsplash&utm_medium=referral&utm_content=creditShareLink Stuck in a place of questions and sorrow, So many losses, no guarantees of tomorrow. Life moves on and one must move with it, Perhaps only in motion, but eventually in spirit. The pain will lessen, and the scar will fade, The memories live on, it’s the price you paid. Love …
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