Peace, Love, & Joy

Peace, Love, & Joy

"Peace, love, and joy are all we need to solve the world’s ills." He spoke with thoughtfulness, conviction, and hope. The statement seemed as stereotypical as his sixties style, but I could tell he meant it. I'd just dropped off my son Daniel for drama practice, and I...

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Letters from the Valley

Letters from the Valley

Even though I walk through  the valley of the shadow of death,  I will fear no evil, for you are with me; ~from Psalm 23 We live on a mountain between two valleys. The trees on the east side of the mountain are cleared just enough to give us a view of the...

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Today

Today

The origami bird Sam made and taped to Mom's coffin. She loved to watch the birds at her feeder. Today I will . . .Walk slowBreathe deepLook into the eyes of all I seeSitHoldListenSmile easyI will talk back to my to-do list and live this day with intention not...

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A Tribute to My Mom

A Tribute to My Mom

Nana Varee Juarbe . . . Mom Began her journey ~ May 2, 1949 Danced into Heaven ~ September 10, 2014 I shared this at my mom's memorial service last Saturday. It was hard to know what to say. As if a few words could capture all that's in my heart for my mother. I...

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When Your Dream Feels Broken

When Your Dream Feels Broken

It was one of those slow-motion moments. I hurried through the kitchen, setting my empty mug on the counter as I walked. My fingers didn’t let go quite fast enough, and I felt the mug slide toward the edge. “Nooooooo!” (Insert mental image of crazed woman moving in...

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