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The Crashing Ocean Waves of Grief

One year ago, in the courtyard garden of the Spaulding Hospital Cambridge, I sat crying under this beautiful tree. One of my favorite people had just passed away. It’s hard to believe that an entire year has already gone by. 🌸 I miss her all the time! I think of her often. Whether it’s because… Continue reading The Crashing Ocean Waves of Grief

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 28, 29, and 30

  November 28: I’m thankful for Mondays off of work.  It is so nice to be able to have a day off at the very beginning of the week to get things ready for the rest of the week!  Plus, it’s always nice to not have to work on Monday! November 29: I’m thankful for… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 28, 29, and 30

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 27

November 27: I’m thankful for exercise.  I love the way a good workout makes me feel.  My muscles might be sore and I may feel tired, but my mind is always clear and my attitude improved.   I would love for you to follow me on Twitter, Instagram,  Pinterest, and Facebook. You can find me as Looking Joli Good on… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 27

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 25 and 26

November 25: I’m thankful for sunshine!  It gets dark so early since turning back the clocks a few weeks ago for the end of daylight savings. I am so thankful that despite the shorter days, we have been having sunny days recently! November 26: I’m thankful for long quiet Sunday afternoon naps!  There is no better… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 25 and 26

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

November 24: I’m thankful for I’m thankful for Cary Schmit and the Emmanuel Baptist Church podcasts. His year-long Sunday morning series on the gospel of Luke called Devoted has been just what I needed to hear! I especially loved the 3 podcasts from June about the Prodigal Sons in Luke 15:11-32 called “The Prodigal God”. http://caryschmidt.com/… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

November 24: I’m thankful for the song Jesus, Thank You! The mystery of the cross I cannot comprehend, The agonies of Calvary. You, the Perfect Holy One, crushed Your Son, Drank the bitter cup reserved for me. Your blood has washed away my sin, Jesus, thank You. The Father”s wrath completely satisfied, Jesus, thank You.… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 24

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 19, 20 and 21

November 19: I’m thankful for Jeremiah 29:11 For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, saith the Lord , thoughts of peace, and not of evil, to give you an expected end.November 20: I’m thankful for Lauren Daigle.  Her voice is so beautiful and her songs speak to my heart and encourage me… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 19, 20 and 21

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 16, 17 and 18

November 16: I’m thankful for good sleep!  What a difference a good night’s rest can make! Psalms 4:8 – I will both lay me down in peace, and sleep: for thou, LORD, only makest me dwell in safety. November 17: I’m thankful for answered prayer! Philippians 4:6-7 Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 16, 17 and 18

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30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 14 and 15

November 14: I’m thankful for good friends!  I’m thankful for my friend Joy. She is always an encouragement to me. A good friend is hard to find and I’m grateful for her friendship! Proverbs 27:17 Iron sharpeneth iron; so a man sharpeneth the countenance of his friend.   November 14: I’m thankful for my health. It is… Continue reading 30 Days of Giving Thanks! Day 14 and 15