Posted: July 8, 2026
The older I get, the more certain I become that life is not measured by bestselling books, the size of our homes, the balance in our bank accounts, or the number of followers we have on social media. Life is measured by the relationships we nurture, the people we love well, and the moments when we choose to truly show up for one another. Life is measured by relationships we nurture. I’ve lived long enough to know that life can change in a single moment. I’ve experienced heartbreaking loss—the kind that steals away your breath—and I’ve also known deep joy, unexpected detours, God-given opportunities that left me speechless, and miracles I could never have imagined. Through all the ups and downs of this crazy, wonderful life, one truth has remained constant: people have carried me when I did not have the strength to carry myself, and they have celebrated with…
Posted in: accumulate experiences, achievements, barefoot in the rain, beauty and joy, beauty and pain coexist, Best friends, break free, brokenness, care, celebrate instead of compare, circle of friends, Communication, cry, don't you care, empathy, Encouragement, find the simple joys, fresh joy, friends, Friendship, girlfriends, God's love, good conversation, grief, grief is lonely, growing old, happiness needs to be shared, hugs, hurting world, joy, laughter, listen, loneliness, love lives here, make time for each other, one-another, positive conversations, power of hugs, power of words, Prayer deepens relationships, praying with friends, recapture your joy, relationships, show up, spiritual friendships, Understanding each other, we are made for relationships
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Posted: April 11, 2021
In my daughterMichelle’s guest room there is a sign that says: “LOVE LIVES HERE.” Whenever I spend time with the family I am the recipient of that love when I sleep in that pink, grey and cream beautifully decorated bedroom. As I walk into the next room I am greeted with another sign that says: “HELLO BEAUTIFUL.” It’s uplifting being surrounded by reminders of beauty, love and encouragement. During this past year we’ve been spending a lot of time in our homes and we need jolts of beauty and comfort that bring us joy. I’ve needed to make my home my haven and have also surrounded myself with signs, colours and images that lift my spirits. Joy doesn’t just happen. Let’s tap into the portals of Heaven to unleash joy through the reality of goodness. I’ve just finished reading the historical fiction book called: THE FOUR WINDS by…
Posted in: beauty and joy, Encouragement, fresh joy, God's promises, happy, happy meals, homes, love lives here, negativity, our havens, positive conversations, Uncategorized
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