Category Archives: Stress~Weariness

A Clump of Sadness :: Suicide Prevention Week

Posted on September 12, 2015 by virginiaknowles

This afternoon and evening I have been feeling a bit moody and sad.I was (and still am) tired from not choosing the right amount of sleep and balanced nutrition these past few days. I missed my thyroid pill in the morning. … Continue reading →

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Guest Post by Susan Moore: Top 20 Very Best Things to Say to Someone Who is Struggling

Posted on July 11, 2015 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends, I’m thankful for the privilege of hosting this guest post by Susan Moore. As the mother of a large family myself, I’ve always loved her old blog, Joyful Mom of Many.  Now I’m delighted to present the most recent post … Continue reading →

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"The Harp in the Willow" (A Poem)

Posted on October 13, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“The Harp in the Willow” by Virginia Knowles We hung our harps in the willows When we could sing no more They dance in the branches To the tune of the wind on their strings. This is not our homeland … Continue reading →

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Why Couples Counseling is Not Recommended for Abusive Marriages – Even Christian Ones

Posted on October 3, 2014 by virginiaknowles

Dear friends,A friend posted the following quote on her Facebook status, noting that she found it here: The Abuser in Couples Therapy. “Attempting to address abuse through couples therapy is like wrenching a nut the wrong way; it just gets … Continue reading →

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Lift Up Your Head and Laugh

Posted on March 14, 2014 by virginiaknowles

“Lift up your head and laugh!” He spoke as a prophet. But what did he know those thirty odd years ago? What did he know of my future? I was still so young then With only a taste of raw … Continue reading →

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Impressions of EPCOT (Or, What I Learn About Myself)

Posted on January 13, 2014 by virginiaknowles

On Saturday, I had the privilege of spending at day at Disney’s EPCOT theme park here in Orlando.  My sister Barb was in town with her husband Dave and three (teen/adult) kids for a multi-park Disney vacation.  Thanks to free … Continue reading →

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To the Hospital and Home Again (An Update)

Posted on October 9, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Weird stuff happens.Monday is usually a “home day” for me since I teach Tuesday through Thursday at a private Christian school.   I had just spent the early afternoon getting up to speed with how to use some on-line curriculum … Continue reading →

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Autumn Breeze (Haiku)

Posted on October 7, 2013 by virginiaknowles

Autumn Breeze Dear Autumn Trees, please Give me all your gorgeous leaves. More will grow. Love, Breeze. Yes, that was haiku. Learning to let go,  live with loss,  embrace the seasons, and trust that something  fresh and new will grow… … Continue reading →

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Weekend Gratitude: Love, Loss, and Lake Lily

Posted on October 7, 2013 by virginiaknowles

  What a beautiful day at the Maitland Art Festival which is held each year on the pathway around Lake Lily! I wanted to go yesterday with several of my kids, but had too much work to do.  This morning I … Continue reading →

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Great Is Thy Faithfulness (Strength in Hymn)

Posted on September 20, 2013 by virginiaknowles

“Great Is Thy Faithfulness” Thomas Chisholm – 1925 Great Is Thy faithfulness, O God my Father!There is no shadow of turning with Thee;Though changest not, Thy compassions, they fail notAs Thou hast been Thou forever wilt be.Great Is Thy faithfulness,Great Is … Continue reading →

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