When a Widowed Parent Remarries
Over the past several years, several good friends and extended family have had their widowed parents remarry. As I have shared the experience with them and watched their reactions, the change in their lives has been significant. I did not have a... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 9th, 2011 | 2 comments
Quote of the Day – 008
When stress brings disorder into your life unexpectedly, work to eat well, get enough sleep, and regain control bit by bit. Never give in to the messes completely. ~Marie... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Aug 31st, 2010 | 0 comments
. Let the Hurt Go
One of my favorite uncles died unexpectedly on Sunday evening. He has had cancer and the prognosis wasn’t good, but he slipped away earlier than expected in the quiet of twilight. He also happened to die on the anniversary of my own dad’s heavenly... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 13th, 2010 | 1 comment
. Always Be Prepared Before
Sometimes others seem to need us most when we are least prepared to reach out. It happened to me recently. I have had several major commitments the last several weeks and then last Saturday a good friend died in an untimely manner much too soon for... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Apr 13th, 2010 | 0 comments
. Get Ready to Serve
She died. Yes, Sally, my sweet cousin, died recently. Of course, we should have been ready and yet we were surprised, and in the end I found out I wasn’t very organized to help. What I mean is that I have never prepared myself to serve (at a... read more
Posted by Marie Ricks on Mar 26th, 2010 | 0 comments
