Christian living, Inspiration, Relationships, Discernment, Spiritual writers
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Routines can be deadening, but the possibilities of today are unlimited. The invitation is always there for us to engage in life in our best possible way. Continue reading April Notes: Dwell in Possibility
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Taking time to listen and learn from my mom is a great gift to me in this season of life. There are so many details about our family that I never knew, or perhaps I just missed along the way. Continue reading Family Lessons
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Enjoy these notes from my February journal as I reflect on the birthdays of our children in the month ahead and offer some quotes for your reflection interspersed with photos from a recent walk in Bryan Park in Richmond, Virginia. Continue reading February Notes
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In the midst of professional upheaval, the writer reflects on the profound impact of the many changes at work. Despite the challenges, they find solace in their newfound love for walking, which brings them clarity, strength, and a fresh perspective on life’s trials. The journey of change has become a source of gratitude and resilience. Continue reading I Kept Walking
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The post captures the beauty of Pony Pasture Park in Richmond, Virginia, in December 2023. It reflects on the allure of new beginnings and the opportunity to embrace change. With quotes from Oprah Winfrey, C.S. Lewis, and others, it encourages seizing each day as a fresh start and emphasizes the magic of new beginnings. Continue reading January Notes
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Amidst the quiet days of December, the author finds joy in nature’s gifts – from winter landscapes to shared walks with family. Each step brings healing, reflection, and a deep sense of gratitude, echoing John Muir’s belief that in nature, one receives more than sought. Continue reading Walking in December
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Bella was the primary caregiver for her husband for the last 10 years of his life. A shut-in, he was highly dependent on Bella for day to day care, doctor’s visits, stimulation, and all the things that many of us take for granted. But Bella loved him and was devoted to him and shaped her days by his routine. With the passing of time the rhythm of getting together with friends and family faded away Continue reading Relationships Matter
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My dad and step-mom used to have a weekly ritual of driving through Memorial Park Cemetery on Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee and identifying what they would call, “The Tree of the Week.” Continue reading It Trees Could Talk
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Seven Visitation Sisters were summoned to a devastated city in 1866 to pray. It was a request made by then Bishop John McGill. Continue reading Seven sisters and a Circle of Cedar
I’ve been pouring through family records, noting dates, reading bits of stories in the midst of … Continue reading Change
Florence Brooks 