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Tag Archives: hope
Who will we meet at the fork in the road?
We just never know where each fork in the road, each seemingly insignificant decision, is going to take us, nor all the great people we’re going to meet along the way. I’m not a great long-term planner—never have been—rather ironic … Continue reading
Posted in Beginnings, Hope
Tagged blessings, hope, moving forward, Stefanie Rengel, working through others
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Recovering from Grief
I’ve always loved my brother, and sometimes his bluntness makes me love him all the more. Yesterday at breakfast, he professed that never in a million years could he ever be married to me. In all honesty I wasn’t the … Continue reading
The Power of Now
Today is one of the hardest days of the year for us. We wake up with a weight on our chests that regardless of what we do, just won’t budge. I’m no neuroscientist but here is my analogy of how … Continue reading
Posted in Grief and the holidays, Positive thoughts
Tagged bereaved parents, death of a child, fear, grief, hope, positive thoughts, refocusing, Stefanie Rengel
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Another New Year’s..uggggg
Father Time is a slippery fellow. It seems that no matter what, we’re either wishing time would speed up or slow down and what we get is the exact opposite. It brings hope and dread, anxiety and joy and it … Continue reading
Posted in Grief and the holidays
Tagged bereaved parent, forgiveness, grief, hope, Stefanie Rengel
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Can you forgive?
Tis the season, right? To forgive, or to at least revisit that place we find so hard to go. We all have people or things in our lives that could use a little forgiveness; people we feel have wronged us, … Continue reading
Posted in Beginnings, Hope, Positive thoughts
Tagged forgiveness, hope, joy, Stefanie Rengel
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The power of the mind.
I had the distinct honour of participating in a teleconference with Dr. Bernie Siegel (www.berniesiegelmd.com) last night and was both impressed and inspired with his work. A surgeon with 30 years experience and numerous books, including “Faith Hope and Healing” … Continue reading
When Christmas isn’t joyful.
A week or so ago I was running some errands, the final stop, to buy some wine for an upcoming dinner party. In happy contemplation of a lovely evening to come, I was lost in pleasant thoughts trying to decide … Continue reading
Posted in Giving of yourself, Grief and the holidays, Hope, Positive thoughts
Tagged grief, hope, joy, Stefanie Rengel, working through others
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Remembrance Day
What do we feel on Remembrance Day? Gratitude – primarily, sadness – definitely, respect- without doubt, anger – maybe, frustration – probably, but does forgiveness enter into it at all? This day has always held such meaning for me. We … Continue reading
Posted in Giving of yourself, Hope, Positive thoughts
Tagged bereaved parents, forgiveness, hope, peace, Remembrance Day, war
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The Grace of Gratitude
The “honour killings” of four women (the youngest 13 years old) in 2009 was what began a conversation about gratitude with a girlfriend of mine last night. The reality that we, with all the dysfunction that is family life, never … Continue reading
Posted in Hope, Positive thoughts
Tagged ending pain, fear, gratitude, hope, joy, positive thoughts
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Adoption vs. Biological Children
I wrote this article while waiting to adopt Elena in the hopes that it would reach those who might be struggling with the decision of if adoption was right for them. During our PRIDE course we heard many stories from … Continue reading
Posted in Adoption, Hope
Tagged bereaved parent, ending pain, fear, feeling overwhelmed, hope, joy, moving forward
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