by skimhenson | Jun 25, 2022 | Holy, Holy, Holy, On The Other Side of Trying Hard, Uncategorized
“When you look at a field of dandelions, you can either see a hundred weeds or a thousand wishes.” I’m relieved to be writing again since reentry is the hardest part for me after a long break. I have excuses like sickness, remodeling a house, and moving, but...
by skimhenson | Oct 1, 2018 | feeling our feelings, relationships
“Jesus wept.” John 11:35 If Mom were still around, she would have turned 91 today. This is my first time sending her birthday wishes since she died in 2013; my first blog post dedicated to her. Today also marks the first time I’ve cried about her death. A couple of...
by skimhenson | Aug 4, 2018 | emotions, honesty, relationships
“In the world where you can be anything, be kind.” Unknown My husband John and I came into our marriage with very different ways to solve a problem, and we both thought our way was the kind one. I’m honest. I say whatever comes to mind that I think might help him...
by skimhenson | Oct 22, 2017 | emotions
“Sometimes it takes a meltdown to cool down.” Evinda Lepins A recent meltdown I had wasn’t a public scene or even a really big deal around our house. It was significant enough, though, that I realized how important something was to me that I’ve been ignoring. I...
by skimhenson | Aug 30, 2017 | acceptance, attitude
“I was once asked why I don’t participate in anti-war demonstrations. I said that I will never do that, but as soon as you have a pro-peace rally, I’ll be there.” Mother Teresa Watching friends stand against a candidate drove me a little crazy by the end...