Liz sorensen Wessel
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Don’t Squander Summer! Days 195-201
"Don't Squander Summer!" The above words come to mind, spoken by a wonderful mentor. Another friend say’s, “this will be my best summer ever!, my best Christmas", etc. as it is how she lives her life. Someone who lives with… Continue reading
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Greater than The Light of One Days 188-189
“Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.” I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading
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A Candles Light Days 188-189
“Grandma let’s light this birthday candle and see how long it takes to burn” my granddaughter, Starling said to me. “Hmnn, okay, let me find a candle holder.” I brought out a glass holder and melted a little remnant of… Continue reading
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The Gift of Peace Day 185
Today many people throughout our country will celebrate and remember July 4th as the historic Declaration of Independence, in U.S. history, a document that was approved by the Continental Congress on July 4, 1776, and that announced the separation of… Continue reading
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Healing & Hope
Today, I offer a simple prayer. To the God of our own understanding, the spirit with whom we commune this morning – we ask that our minds be open, our hearts welcoming, our arms embracing. We lift up those whose… Continue reading
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In Loving Remembrance Days 175-176
The hand of a stranger is the hand of God.” -John O’ Donohue Yesterday, we gathered to mourn the loss of one so true, Patricia (McCarthy) Zimmer, October 29, 1954-June 11, 2023. Patty was someone who profoundly touched the lives… Continue reading
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In the heartlands of our lives Days 153-154
The Story Teller At the heart of every story there lives a story teller. Listen in to your heart as a child listens to her favorite story – anticipating every word carried by every emotion wide open to surprise and… Continue reading
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The Gift of Accompaniment Days 138-139
During the month of May, we have an opportunity to highlight the vocation of nursing. As I began reflecting back on my nursing journey and where it has led me, I penned these thoughts in the wee hours of the… Continue reading
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Day 131 A Day of Remembering
Recently when I went shopping to to pick out a birthday card for a friend, I could help but notice the huge display of Mother’s Day cards. I felt a sudden pang of sadness that I no longer have the… Continue reading
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Fall in Love with Mother Earth: Days 110-111
Immersed in thought about what I might share today, I was caught by surprise. A blessing arrives unearned, unbidden to awaken my spirit. Glorious birdsong, a capella moment, a majestic sympnony begins in revelry reaching a crescendo and then softening… Continue reading
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