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Christmas Eve marks the one year anniversary of my mom’s tragic passing and uncalled for death. 2011 has been a year full of tears and a whirlwind of emotions since my mom died. These are the words I shared at her funeral. Many of my most cherished memories and traditions surrounded the Christmas holidays. Mom loved to decorate, hosted her… Read More
We live in a world of hurting people The walking wounded Lives torn by pain and griefinflicted on ourselves and others I remember the worst, most difficult heart wrenching time of my life It was beyond hard I had no idea how to survive except to put one foot in front of the other and pray I don’t wish for… Read More
This song touched a chord in me yesterday and yet again today. I know what’s it like to have so much grief and pain inside that I longed for the day when I would no longer be “Missing You.” I heard about the day You went awayYou said You had to go prepare a placeAnd even though I’ve never seen… Read More
I know many mothers who long for their children to leave home and go to college or on to the next stage of their life. I am not one of those mothers. As difficult as our adoption years have been I still do not want my kids gone until it is their time. It is my oldest son’s… Read More
Eulogy for Edith Webster Purvis, Feb. 28, 1925 – Dec. 24, 2010 My mom set before me an example of a faith-filled life. We did not have theological discussions or pray together, but the way she lived her life showed me the importance of God to her. She grew up in an age where you didn’t talk openly about many… Read More
October 2nd is a sad anniversary for my family. 2009 will mark the 9th anniversary of my sister’s death. In June of 2000 our family went from four to seven with the adoption of 3 siblings. Major adjustments, chaotic life. Four months later my only sister Brenda died from a heart attack. Grief, shock, disbelief, utter pain. She was only… Read More
I Corinthians 13 says “ 4Love is patient, love is kind. It does not envy, it does not boast, it is not proud. 5It is not rude, it is not self-seeking, it is not easily angered, it keeps no record of wrongs. 6Love does not delight in evil but rejoices with the truth. 7It always protects, always trusts, always… Read More