How long has it been? Let’s just pretend we’re old friends that are getting together and able to pick up right where we left off. Agreed?
Continue reading “Hello again, friend.”Hello again, friend.
Seven Years Later
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Two years later and I still hate the word widow. Two years later and the grief, although much different than it once was, is still there. Two years have brought with it a lot of new firsts that you weren’t here for and that makes me sad. Two years later, I’m still angry at you for leaving me like you did.
Two years later, there is hope for a new tomorrow. Two years later, my faith in God is stronger than its ever been. Two years have brought with it countless times that I’ve been able to share my story and, along with it, hope. Two years later, I have someone in my life who wants to help me remember the good times with you and also makes me realize I will be able to love again.
Two years later, you are missed and loved by all who knew you.
I wrote this five years ago.
Continue reading “Seven Years Later”My First Ash Wednesday
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It’s been a couple of weeks since Ash Wednesday. This year was my first time getting ashes administered and it has taken me this long to process the whole experience. The week before, I spent some time reading about what Ash Wednesday represents while I also was trying to decide on what I wanted to give up for Lent. Continue reading “My First Ash Wednesday”
Who is the Clumsy Pilgrim?
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I have been a Christian since I was five and have been in church all of my life. I thought I knew a lot about God, the Bible, and everything that goes with it until I entered seminary in August 2015. I quickly realized that, just like Jon Snow, I knew nothing. Continue reading “Who is the Clumsy Pilgrim?”
The Clumsy Pilgrim 