Tag Archives: faith

Backseat Driver

Posted on October 19, 2015 by nancy5vic

It has happened.  Another check mark off the bucket list.  It seemed unthinkable.  But now it has happened.  My fourth child, my baby, my little one, has earned her driver’s license.  I am, by trade, a domestic engineer…aka, a stay … Continue reading →

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“God bless us, everyone”

Posted on November 20, 2014 by nancy5vic

Once again, this is the season of thanks.  The calm before the storm.  Before we rush to shop, to decorate, to visit, we are to bow are heads and count our blessings.  Really, we should do this daily, right?  Even … Continue reading →

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Offensive?

Posted on April 9, 2014 by nancy5vic

I play offense.  I’m on team SAL (stay alive longer) playing against MBC (metastatic breast cancer).  We’re both in the NEL (national epidemic league).  And I play offense.  Because I want to move my team ahead.  I want to play … Continue reading →

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Turtles and Geese

Posted on March 3, 2014 by nancy5vic

Today I am thankful for… The unbelievable clear blue sky The pristine snow that sparkles like crystal in the unobstructed sunshine The scar under  my right shoulder that reminds me of a rough year that I survived My sloppy, graying … Continue reading →

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Buckets aren’t for kicking!

Posted on April 18, 2013 by nancy5vic

Today the sun is shining brightly and I’d like to take a long walk with my doggie. Then, I’m gonna pull some weeds. But, before I go out, I have a thought to share. It smacked me in the face … Continue reading →

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To Keep Faith, Lose Religion?

Posted on October 28, 2012 by nancy5vic

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, creator of heaven and earth, I believe in Jesus Christ, his only begotten son I believe in the Holy Spirit, the Lord, the Giver of Life I believe that priests are fallible, and … Continue reading →

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This time feels like Godgone not Doggone

Posted on September 22, 2011 by nancy5vic

Dear God, A couple of years ago you sent me a message that you’d be picking me up sooner than I expected.  I was so surprised to hear from you so directly.  I never expected to hear you through the … Continue reading →

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