“We can never turn back the pages of time, though we may wish to relive a happy moment, or say goodbye just one last time, we never can, because the sands of time continue to fall, and we can’t turn the hourglass over.”
“Some of us think holding on makes us strong, but sometimes it is letting go.”
~Herman Hesse
You Are Stronger Than You Think
"You are stronger than you think, remember to stand tall.
Every challenge in your life helps you to grow.
Every problem you encounter strengthens your mind and your soul.
Every trouble you overcome increases your understanding of life.
When all your troubles weigh heavily on your shoulders, remember that beneath the burden you can stand tall, because you are never given more than you can handle... and you are stronger than you think."
Thank you so much for my nomination for the Perfect Poet Award for Week 44. I humbly accept the same and nominate Jingle and Olivia for the next rally.
I would also like to thank everyone in Jingle's community of poets who voted for me for the
Yesterday marked the 6th year anniversary of James' disappearance. My children and I honored him through a Catholic mass offered in his memory. For the first time since 2005, I did not go through any melancholic episode. Instead, my heart was filled with gratitude for having been part of James' short-lived existence and for my own resilience. I felt the blessedness of life itself as my 3 kids wrapped their arms around me. Tears rolled down my face not because I felt sorry for myself but because I was truly THANKFUL for the way things turned out.
If you have lived, take thankfully the past.
~John Dryden
It has been a long blogging hiatus for me here and I was pleasantly surprised to read:
which was written by esteemed poet Someone is Special at Jingle Poetry. SiS, your kind words really touched my heart and I thank you for that. In reply to your article, let me quote an old comment I posted here also in reply to a fellow blogger's encouraging words, to wit:
"I started this blog with the hope of inspiring others and helping them deal with the overwhelming aftermath of a sudden loss or tragedy in the family. I love to write. I went through my grief process by writing in my journal every single emotion that I felt and every single milestone in my journey towards healing. I didn't get here easily, you know. Believe me, I had all kinds of criticisms for staying so long in my grief. But taking my time to heal was all worth it. Grief is a normal and natural response to any loss. Have no fear and let it run free. It is OK not to feel OK. Express it and then release it.
I created this blog to share the light I have seen at the end of the tunnel with everyone who is in the same journey. The comments I have received from all of you validated that I have somehow achieved my purpose."
SiS, although I would have easily chosen pink as my background color because of my pseudonym, I instead opted for red as I felt that, at this stage of my life, this color defines me more now - i.e., intense, fearless, enthusiastic and passionate about life.
wait for you to stumble or don't have anything nice to say
neither is it about those who wish for you to drown ...
life is about the relationships you have built
and the people who truly care
and those who encourage you to live to the hilt...
life is about faith
when things go wrong and you've got nothing else left
you know that God is all you need...
life is about being free to live, love and laugh
anyone who tramples on that basic right
does not deserve to stay in your life...
life is about rising above any adversity,
picking up the pieces and moving on graciously
after all, you've got only one life to live...
life is about learning how to count your blessings
and the true meaning of contentment
gratitude is the key to happiness- one that's real and permanent...
On January 25, 2005, I lost my husband. Welcome to my random thoughts about losing James and finding myself again. For in this journey called Life, "there is no such thing as a negative experience... only opportunities to grow."
Friday Writings #165: Torch
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Hello, Word Artists and Admirers! Perhaps because it's been so cold here in
northeastern USA, I've been thinking longingly about warm things. My still ...
February Light
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Two months from the lamplit darkness that was December,
wrapped in a delicious affair with books, and poetry,
when I lamented the stubborn snow's refusal,...
Poetry Form: English Madrigal
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Hello everyone! I am excited to share this new poetry form. The English
Madrigal is one of many varieties of …
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Light
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*~ Celebrate Light ~*
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I must have been 2 or 3 years old when I started playing with light and
dark. Light from campfires at night was my favor...
Wordless Wednesday
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WW is a simple blog post featuring a photo which conveys a message that
speaks for itself without using words. For all the rule breakers, of which
I am one...
Being happy doesn't mean everything's perfect. It means you decide to see beyond the imperfections.
"Count your blessings. Once you realize how valuable you are and how much you have going for you, the smiles will return, the sun will break out, the music will play, and you will finally be able to move forward to the life that God intended for you with grace, strength, courage and confidence." ~ Og Mandino
If I could wish for my life to be perfect, it would be tempting, but I would have to decline, for life would no longer teach me anything.
"For I know the
plans I have for
you," declares
the Lord, "plans
to prosper you
and not to harm
you, plans to give
you hope and a
future."
Jeremiah 29:11-14
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