Tag Archives: joy

That Bullet Goes Both Ways

Posted on April 8, 2013 by patriciahung

A good friend of mine, a retired SEAL, has taught me many things.  I’m fairly certain that the majority of them haven’t been terribly profound, such as the intricacies of Californian language structure (i.e. ‘whew hew’ versus ‘woo woo’) but … Continue reading →

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Adversity and Challenges

Posted on May 23, 2012 by patriciahung

This last week has held many challenges, reminding me that life can be darn hard work some times, and it’s up to us to pull ourselves up by our boot straps and find ways to carry on.  Ultimately, we are … Continue reading →

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The Question of Easter

Posted on April 9, 2012 by patriciahung

Someone said to me yesterday “if you believe that Jesus rose from the dead, I’ve got some property in Florida I want to sell you”. After Stefanie died, as I mentioned before, I was less than impressed with God.  At … Continue reading →

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Keeping our thoughts in the present.

Posted on January 22, 2012 by

Before leaving for a week-long cruise, my mother suggested that it would provide much fodder for this blog.  Little did I know how much more the “power of now” would be reinforced. I truly do understand how people who are … Continue reading →

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The “C” Word

Posted on December 19, 2011 by

“Merry Christmas” – there I said it – the most feared “C” word this time of year. I have to admit, I’m getting a little upset at the lack of “Christmas” in Christmas. I’m not one to stand on the … Continue reading →

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Can you forgive?

Posted on December 7, 2011 by

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 →

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When joy jumps out when we least expect it.

Posted on December 4, 2011 by

As my 8 year old and I sat on the couch this morning, me reading the Globe and him peering over my shoulder, it was an opportunity for some meaningful discussions. His attention was drawn by an article on bullying, … Continue reading →

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When Christmas isn’t joyful.

Posted on November 23, 2011 by

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 →

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The Grace of Gratitude

Posted on October 25, 2011 by

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 →

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Adoption vs. Biological Children

Posted on October 22, 2011 by Admin

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 →

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