There really isn’t a manual or timetable for how to handle loss. Let your friend know that you have no expectation of how much time it should take or how they should behave. Assure them that whatever it takes, you will be there with them.
Keep Your Health on Track during Super Bowl Festivities
Let’s score a TOUCHDOWN in our health while having a great time this weekend at the Big Game!
Unlock Your Potential with a New Adventure
Are you feeling unfulfilled and stuck in your current routine? I understand how you feel. Several years ago, I found myself in a similar situation. My family had suffered a string of devastating losses, and as an empty nester, I was grappling with a newfound lack of purpose. Reflect and Rely on Faith I took…
The Unbelieving Princess
“Yes, but it won’t work for me” the Princess said. Her visitor looked at her with sad eyes, “It won’t if you don’t believe it will, because if you don’t believe—you won’t keep trying.” “If you truly believe and know it’s not locked, you will try until it opens.”
New Year’s Resolutions Gone Bad
Need some help thinking about how to set your goals in a different way? Sit back, come with an open mind and read ahead for some mind-shifts that may help.
Memories as Mementos
I’ve helped my grandfather move from his home in Texas to a senior living home in New Mexico to a nursing home to heaven. I’ve watched my mom move from her large home in the Albuquerque foothills to an over 55 apartment near me. I don’t know about you, but I’ve found that it’s emotionally exhausting to downsize. And the great lesson is, sometimes stuff is just stuff. But memories last forever.
Make it a Girl’s Night Out
80 for Brady reminds us of the value of friendships and subtly encourages us to be grateful for the beautiful friends we’ve had and still have.
We’ve STILL Got It!
We are taking the “tired” out of Retired! We are all just too young to retire! Yes, we want to “downsize” into condos or town homes and get a motorhome or fifth-wheel, but Pah-leeze, don’t call it retirement! That equates with old and tired, or sick and tired, and after all, we are just looking forward to traveling, and spending our kids inheritance!
Cooking for Two
I found my interest in cooking was gone. I only knew how to cook large meals to meet the demands of three growing sons. All of a sudden, there were only two of us. I didn’t want to mess up my clean kitchen and I’d much rather go out to eat.
Building a Merry Little Band
Making friends is an intentional effort—one that is worth it! It takes stepping out of your comfort zone and watching for others who may need friends.