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Tag Archives: loss
Nursing and Cursing
In a world of thorn and thistle, it takes more than wish and whistle to make a nice lawn. Or a good life. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Gardening, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged effort, grass, hot weather, lawn, loss, perseverance, rain, the curse
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In the Wake of Bitter News
Even in the aching numbness of loss, let us remember–and cherish–the amazing power of love. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Poetic Contemplations, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged comfort, faith, grief, hope, loss, love, Melissa Rogers Paton, sorrow
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Hard Rain and Bad Timing
Sometimes, it just doesn’t matter how much effort we put into a thing. Bad timing and hard rain can wash away even our best efforts. Ain’t no reason to give up, though! Continue reading →
Posted in Gardening, Humor, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged disappointment, lawn care, loss, planting grass, rain, reseeding, sowing grass, storm
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An Old Farmer Takes Stock of Loss
Any time when we have the opportunity to help someone else is a time for sowing good seed, whether in tragedy or just the usual. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Poetic Contemplations, Poetry, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged farms, flooding, gratitude, helping others, loss, Nebraska
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Beyond Fire and Pain
Even when I cannot fathom the present moment, I will trust the coming hours to him who holds all things. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, education, Poetry, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
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Tagged endurance, faith, fire, God's will, hope, loss, love, peace, submission, trusting God, wisdom
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Of Sparks and Embers and Raging Winds
A burnt yard, scorched deck and losing a few sections of fence is nothing compared to having your home burned to the ground. Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Living, Family, Farming, Metaphysical Reflection, Nature, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged destruction, fire, fire department, house fire, Jimmie Moreland, Lisa Moreland, loss, Matt Moreland, Pat Moreland, prairie fire, wildfire, wind
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Of Grief and Pain, Loss and Hope
Some deaths are tragic, some horrific, some a welcome release. Even in the release, there is loss and sorrow. Continue reading →
Posted in Aging, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged condolences, grief, honor, hope, loss, memory, pain
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Stevie Nicks & The Old Rugged Cross
A funeral playlist of fine old gospel and Stevie Nicks sure speaks of an interesting life, don’t you think? Continue reading →
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged Chris Hollon, condolences, Delmar Hollon, funeral, grief, Jamie Hollon, Linda Hollon, loss, sharing grief, Veterans Cemetery Winfield KS
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Obituaries
Andy Schuler’s funeral reminded me that the most important parts of our life stories may not be included in our published obituaries. Continue reading →
Posted in Aging, Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Family, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation, Work
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Tagged Andrew Schuler, Andy Schuler, colleagues, funerals, Janice Stover, loss, memories, obituaries, sharing
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A Tender Helplessness
When a loved one dies, it isn’t explanation and purpose that we want; what we really want is to have that person back. So what can we do? Continue reading →
Posted in Christian Devotions, Christian Living, Death & Dying, Relationships, Spiritual Contemplation
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Tagged comfort, loss, pain, purpose, sorrow, surviving, why?
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Reflections by Doc Arnett 