Questions for Alice?

April 4, 2011

Encouraging others to develop their giftings and talents brings me a lot of joy. I realize many people find inspiration from both blogs but what they want is practical advice, direction, and guidance on how to grow their blogs or certain skills. I read every email I receive and try to respond to most of [...]

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Glory to Glory – Pressing In and Onward

April 1, 2011

Not a day goes by when I don’t wake up to my inbox with at least a few emails from people who read my blogs.  Most the emails are encouraging in nature and every once in awhile I’ll receive one which catches me off guard.  I received an email like this earlier this week and [...]

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Circumstances Do Not Determine the Future

March 21, 2011

For anyone who is feeling hopeless and in a pit of despair, I just want you to know that your present circumstances does not determine your future. Beauty will rise from ashes and the sadness you feel now will someday be replaced with joy. I promise. Life is not perfect. In fact, some seasons of [...]

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A Call to Giving for Japan

March 13, 2011

It’s with a burdened heart I write this post today. Like many of you, I’ve been fixated on news, photos, and video coverage of the tremendous devastation of the recent earthquake and Tsunami in Japan. I cannot imagine the suffering happening as families are coping with the loss of loved ones. Countless stories of children [...]

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Better Days are Coming

March 7, 2011

I wish there was a text book on how to live life gracefully without having to deal with stretches of paralyzing moments. You know, the kinds of moments where the jubilence of life is sucked from you resulting in going through the motions with a constant dullness which robs you of experiencing the fullness of [...]

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Grandpa is Sleeping

February 24, 2011

It’s been snowing for hours. The quietness of the streets outside combined with the white blanket of snow lends itself to enjoy the moment for what it is – silent, beautiful, and peaceful. I could use some peace in my soul. This morning my kids, mom, and I went to visit dad’s grave. I stood [...]

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Tea for Two

February 23, 2011

The last few days I’ve been more intentional to just sit with my mom over a cup of tea and just listen to whatever is weighing on her heart. I realized recently that although she is living with us now, I cannot and can never replace the companionship my father offered her. My role has [...]

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The Twelve Year Old Girl In Me

February 21, 2011

The last couple months has been a time of great transition for me. Mom is moved in and it’s hitting me that her stay is permanent. It is a strange thing to live with my mom again, but this time in my home. There have been days I have hid in my room just to [...]

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I Could Use a Good Cry

January 26, 2011

I could use a good cry. The type of crying where I release feelings of exhaustion, grief, and so many undefined emotions I haven’t allowed myself to process. The type of crying where things I’ve buried so deep can only find freedom with a good dose of tears. I came close tonight, but as soon [...]

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Denial and Denial – Visiting Dad’s Burial Site

January 11, 2011

While driving yesterday I was thinking about my dad. On a few occasions, he would go out of town driving families to tourism spots in neighboring states. He would come to my house and tell me, “Alice, while I’m gone, mom is going to stay with you. Take her to work and pick her up.” [...]

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