You will find that I am almost completely silent on Mother's Day and Father's Day. I lost both of my parents within five months of each other between 2007 and 2008, so each holiday is difficult for me. My parents were young, making it all the more devastating. I have a living, constant reminder of … Continue reading Father’s Day
Suffering
There Is No Beauty In…
"There is no beauty in sadness. No honor in suffering. No growth in fear. No relief in hate. It’s just a waste of perfectly good happiness.” ―Katerina Stoykova Klemer
Temper Us In Fire…
“Temper us in fire, and we grow stronger. When we suffer, we survive.” ―Cassandra Clare
It Doesn’t Get Easier
Fibromyalgia Pain. Chronic Pain. Migraines. They are just a few of the evils that millions suffer from. Some suffer loudly, but many more suffer in dark rooms, alone, in silence. You're screaming on the inside, but you don't make a sound. There is something about the temperature shifting drastically that changes my "Pain Game" to … Continue reading It Doesn’t Get Easier
Tell Your Heart
“Tell your heart that the fear of suffering is worse than the suffering itself. And that no heart has ever suffered when it goes in search of its dreams, because every second of the search is a second's encounter with God and with eternity.” ―Paulo Coelho
I Will Not Deny…
“I will not deny but that the best apology against false accusers is silence and sufferance, and honest deeds set against dishonest words.” ―John Milton I found this quote on a hunt referencing 'patience' this morning. I collect quotes, keeping them close to my heart. This one resonates with me in the moment. It's beautiful … Continue reading I Will Not Deny…
