that life is precious
that time is short
that it's okay to cry for a good reason
that it's even more okay to cry for no reason whatsoever
that mindless tv serves a huge purpose
that mindless tv serves a huge purpose
that people are basically good
that sometimes a glass of strawberry lemonade
takes the pain away
that puppy kisses are better than the best medicine
that everyone has been dealt a crappy hand now and then
that everyone has been dealt a crappy hand now and then
that taking a spontaneous road trip to visit a precious friend
is often just what the doctor ordered
that a sink full of dirty dishes can wait
that a sink full of dirty dishes can wait
that blessings still abound
that God is good all the time,
all the time, God is good.
{ photo taken during my Waco road trip last week,
and included here just because it made me smile }
69 comments:
Very inspiring words, and that picture made me smile as well today!
Dear Anne
Sending you my constant love and prayers through this part of the journey. I am hoping that in time your broken heart will feel better. Love you sweet girl
xoxo
Kate
Glad you're smiling! xoxo
You know it:) How can one not smile when looking at that beautiful woman?
~Debra xxx
Capers of the vintage vixens
Anne, your posts always touch my heart. I believe your mother is watching over you with pride and unending love. You are truly a daughter of whom she must have been very proud in this life.
Hugs, DIane
I'm sure we both will behave !!! ....God is great !!!!...xxx..
You`re doing good - keep going - you`ll make it. Hugs from across the water. xxx
Thanks for your beautiful words, I needed to learn them too. Just as the smiling lady in the picture made you smile, you made me smile. It's contagious!!
Hugs,
Melissa
Here you are, dealing with your own pain and you are imparting your wisdom to benefit the rest of us. Thank you. This helps me today.
Such beautiful things to learn. I am certain your Mom is smiling down on you with pride and joy.
I pray that your heart feels what it needs to feel to heal:) May sunshine and smiles show up in your day! Love you my friend! BIG HUGS and continued prayers!
So true, Anne. But I'll take a chocolate shake please.
Thinking of you and your family.
Alice
God IS good all the time.
Thinking of you and praying for you and your family.
hugs,
Danielle
Hello Anne,
Thanks for posting these so precious words that mean so much to me.
Smiles, Paula
I just read that you lost your sweet Mom. I am just SO very sorry. Yeah crying is good, really good. You and she are in my prayers.
Mary
From Virginia
I think of you often through out the day. You're right...God is good and
puppy kisses and strawberry lemonade is best medicine on earth!
hugs and love!
so beautiful
& all so true
you've continually been in my prayers xo
so very true...very true you and your mom are in my prayers. hugs
Thank you for sharing how to keep on keeping on. I am saving your words. Prayers. Love
- Joy
So happy your
eyes are taking
in the view, despite
the tears. I've
been praying hard
for you. Love you,
friend.
xx Suzanne
Oh dear Anne..... Sounds like the healing process is slowing seeping in...I'm so very glad.
You are getting the biggest hug I can give.
Jo
Beautiful post Anne, your in my thoughts and prayers!
Big hugs~~~ Daphne
I LOVE being reminded of ALL those things my friend. Your words will continue to ring in my ears long after I leave your blog...thank you.
words of wisdom.
Deb
Hello Anne,
Thanks for the beautiful words of inspiration.
hugs,
Sissie
Hello Anne,
Thanks for the beautiful words of inspiration.
hugs,
Sissie
Amen, Anne...Amen! You learned some wise things this week, thank you for sharing with us...XOXO
Anne, been thinking about you. Sweet words of wisdom here...mindless TV has come in handly here occasionally too. Thanks for sharing the glittery drawn cat's eye glasses photo...good for a grin. hugs,angela
Those are some really good conclusions, GF...haven't been by in a while, thought I'd pop over & say HOWDY!
Hope you're well.
♥hugs♥
amen to all that girlie. especially the puppy kisses. amazing how they just know what we need! praying for you.
SO TRUE!!
Thinking of you.
Anne xx
Thinking of you Anne...keep smiling!
Oh honey, I am so glad you are getting puppy kisses and a chance to watch mindless tv!! I hope they help you heal...
Hi Anne,
Keep going...you're on your way to healing. More puppy kisses, and then some more, and then even more. : )
Hugs,
Tina
Hi Anne, I really loved your post tonight. The words you wrote are so very true. Crying helps a lot regardless of the situation. It has been rough, but just remember that you have a lot of friends praying and sending hugs even though we can't do it in person. It all means a lot and God is looking after us. Take care. Hugs from Your Missouri Friend
Smiling...crying...laughing. Whatever you need to do, you do it!
God is good all the time, isn't He!!
I think you found the answer to life.
sandie
That faded photograph is a priceless treasure. Look at it often and smile. andrea @ townandprairie
Thoughtful words and the picture made me smile too!
Beautiful words....we all need to remember.
Hi Anne, I have been thinking about you. So glad to see this post. Continue to heal.
Bless you~
Karen
dear Anne..... so very very sorry for our loss....
I had no idea you were going thru such a difficult time....
take good care.....
lots of love and prayers.... xxo
These sound like some wonderfully wise words. I've been thinking about you :)
Praying for you. You beautiful Mom is in the arms of Jesus. How great is that?!
Anne, my dear friend, I am so sorry for your loss. May the Holy Spirit comfort and keep you. I do believe you will have joy in your heart.
I'm always touched when someone reaches out to others when they are in the midst of their darkest time. Inspiring.
Kristen
Time will be a blessing. While my father's passing ended his suffering, those left behind had to heal. My prayers are with you.
Great words.
Take care xxxx
How true the words of your post are..
Janet
Big hugs to you, Anne xx
Oh, how I needed this today, too!
I am so sorry to hear of your mamas passing. You know I am thinking of you...
Mary
Inspiring and correct words and to that I'll just AMEN :-) Blessings to you.
nice Anne. nice.
We love you Anne, just so you know.
Anne, I am so sorry for the loss of you mother. My Dad passed away 13 years ago so I know how you are feeling. If you need anything, don't hesitate. It's a good time to cry now.
I'm sure this has been a tough week and I continue to keep you in my prayers...god is good :)
~ now's the time for some good old fashioned comfort food!
Sharon
I'm thinking of you sweet Anne, time will heal. Hugs to you from me.
God is not able to be anything but the definition of all things good! Anything bad said about him is the ultimate lie!
God made puppy dogs (and fuzzy kittens) to heal our hearts and remind us of his loving kindness.
You will never stop missing your dear mom, but it will become just a quiet ache, a gentle tug at your heart.
take care
Thinking of you sweet Anne. Your heart is surely on the mend even though your life has been forever changed. Sending love and and saying prayers. ~Lili
so very true. I am trying to stop playing cards. i have had MORE than my share of crappy hands. In fact we were just dealt a full hand of jokers. Our home is on the line, as well as our health. I am not ready to share all the info with the world but...we could be in some serious trouble here.
Still uplifting you my friend! you are being very brave, and I am proud of you! You are an inspiration to us all.
Hugs,
Susan
Thinking of you - and your smile made me smile today. Big hugs xoxo
Wishing you well Anne, be kind to yourself and take all the time you need.
I know it is autumn there, but does it help to know that across the sea here in Australia, Spring is beginning & everywhere life is renewing itself.
After good winter rains the gardens are glorious with breathtaking camellia blooms the size of dinner plates. Roses & foxgloves are budding & the air is heavy with the fragrance of blossoms, wisteria & jasmine.
Gorgeous red & green parrots are singing their hearts out as they soar through the sky with abandon, or settle in our old english oak which they light up with their colours. The oak too has awakened & just this week has become a chandelier of new lime green leaves & tassels.
It is such a beautiful world, I hope somehow you can still see it through your tears.
You have generously shared so much beauty with us & you continue to inspire with every post.
Love, Michelle x
Oh girlie I have been thinking about you. I loved reading about the things you learned this week and I whole-heartedly agree with em all. Oh yeah, mindless tv is the best. Do you know how much I hate February? I get so down in the dumps every Feb. because it is so grey & frozen here - I will rent like a whole series of The Love Boat or some other comfort soup vintage sitcom from my childhood & couch camp. Sending you some hugs!
I've been thinking about you a lot. I was happy to see this beautiful post straight from your heart into ours.Hugs and wishes for a joy filled weekend.
That picture certainly made me smile. Your words are all so true. Thinking of you. xoxo
Thanks for sharing your gift with words and pictures. Thinking of you in your time of loss.
Anne, your posts always great. I believe your mother is watching over you with pride. You are truly a daughter of whom she must have been very proud in this life.
r4 card
...peace to you.....
Matthew 11:28-29 Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.
xxoo
Anne.... I'm so very sorry about the loss of your precious mom... and you're right, God is good all the time.... and all the time, God is good.... as my sweet friend always said "and God is still in control"...
I lost my sweet Mum nearly three years ago... I promise, the pain does get better. I think of my Mum every day and miss her constantly, but it's not the stabbing pain it was in the beginning.
Big, comforting hugs to you....
Spencer
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