all posts published in 2022
It was a series of uncomfortable steps in my healing after surgery, this reduction and eventual removal of the bandages protecting my wound. Continue reading The Uncomfortable Step to Healing You Likely Didn’t Consider
Jefferson Starship had it right, “Sara, Sara, no time is a good time for goodbyes…” But Tori, our cat, made the time as ‘good’ as she could. Continue reading Her Death Was a Good One, But We Weren’t Ready to Say Goodbye
The month of October always causes me to pause and remember Bill. This year, I was able to see God’s kindness in the midst of tragedy. Continue reading I Looked Back at Sorrow and Found God’s Kind Surprise
As if on autopilot, I responded to the question the same way I did months ago, before I had training and knew better, so much better. Continue reading Is Your Brain Stuck on an Old Script? Here’s How to Embrace Change
When you have to bite the bullet and purchase a new cell phone, your attempt to save money may lead to troubles you hadn’t intended… Continue reading I Failed, But You Can Save Money and Skip These 10 Troubles
When we’re tempted to look back instead of move forward or fear failing instead of pursuing progress, we must choose to do this instead. Continue reading How to Conquer Perfectionism: Granted, My Advice Might Not Be Perfect
If you’re thankful for the website redesign, you are welcome. If you’re here, well, you’re welcome any time. I hope you make this a regular thing. Continue reading Here’s Why My Blog Site Looks So Different (and You’re Welcome)
If you feel like a failure though you’re giving it your all, these five spiritual truths will encourage your heart and direct your steps. Continue reading 5 Truths to Encourage You if You’re Feeling Like a Failure
You’d think by the time you’re old enough to be a grandparent that you’d have this lesson engraved in your brain. Not so much. Why do we struggle? Continue reading The Self-Esteem Lesson I Learned From Wrapping a Gift Too Creatively
Maybe you and your spouse shared the same faith when you married, but your pursuit of God now looks completely different. Here’s what to do. Continue reading If Your Spouse Doesn’t Share Your Faith, What Do You Do?
It was the one rose that remained of the exquisite bouquet my husband had given me, but it was enough to impart the message. Continue reading This Is How I Want to Age Well
When others either don’t care or understand how their behavior — leaving trash behind — impacts the environment and you… Continue reading This Is Why We Should ‘Leave It Better Than We Found It’
Why do you do the things you do? Are you hoping for “likes” or applause or just some appreciation for your effort? Maybe this will encourage you. Continue reading When It Seems That Nothing You Do Matters, Know This
God can use simple — and beautiful — experiences to impart inspiration and life lessons. Today, I had that privilege. I hope it touches you, too. Continue reading If You’re Wondering How God Could Use You, Maybe This Will Help
My PTSD after Bill’s death made me fear what Satan would drop into my life to strangle me, to make me pay for my complete surrender to God. Continue reading Experience or Witness Trauma? PTSD Could Happen to You, Too
If you struggle with faithfulness to your own health and fitness, I’d recommend you find your own Connie. Or join our happy team. We’ve got enough yarn. Continue reading The Most Important Fabric of My Gym Life Is Made of Yarn
It was an”eggsiting” day at the Dagens house on Easter, time for the annual egg hunt. We were determined that this egg hunt would be joyful and equal — and tear-free. But would we get to that result? And what means would we use to get there? That is the story! Continue reading Who Knew Their Hunt for Eggs Could Have Eternal Significance?
People who knew my mother tell me I remind them of my mother — in my looks, my mannerisms, and in the way I speak. This mark was one more way I was like her. Continue reading Out of All the Memories I Could Keep, This Was the One
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