by Marilyn Nutter | Jun 21, 2021 | grief, grief and loss, International Widows Day, Uncategorized, widowhood
International Widows Day is observed annually on June 23. It’s not a day marked with streamers, balloons, and cake. It’s probably not in fine print on your calendar and you won’t get a calendar alert on your phone. Show of hands: have you ever heard about it? In 2010,...
by Marilyn Nutter | May 29, 2021 | Memorial Day, Memorial Day In Flanders Field
We often think of it as a three-day weekend, picnics, boating, and the start of the summer season. But it’s something else and so much more May 31, is day to honor the men and women who died while serving in the U.S. military (not to be confused with Veterans Day on...
by Marilyn Nutter | May 17, 2021 | anxiety, grief and loss, month of May
A good friend recently confessed she has a love-hate relationship with May. “It’s generally stressful, but this year May has turned from busy into overwhelmed. End of school, Mother’s Day, prom preparations, graduation …” Her list continued with additional difficult...
by Marilyn Nutter | May 3, 2021 | faith, God, legacy, life lessons
Today I welcome award winning writer Julie Lavender. After you read about her treasured moments that offer spiritual insights, please respond with a comment, and be entered into a drawing to receive her latest book. Sometimes the simplest activity turns into the most...
by Marilyn Nutter | Apr 19, 2021 | Abba, abundant life, Bible promises, Encouragement and growth, God's faithfulness
Last week, my five-year-old grandson came to my house to play Wii bowling. Yes, it’s the dinosaur of electronic games and despite its age, in excellent working order. My sweet boy wanted to first play alone, then later with me, “to practice” and improve to compete...
