Category Archives: Sadness

Matthew 7:1

Posted on December 1, 2014 by mahines

I grew up in a family where, whenever I would be upset or cry over something, I was told “Oh stop it.  There’s worse in the world than you.”  I’m sure it was meant to toughen me up, make me … Continue reading →

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The Promise of Life

Posted on August 27, 2014 by mahines

I promise You will have the chance, the opportunity, to see beauty and wonder all around you. Always. Yes, there will be darkness and ugliness and despair. I cannot change that. But if you are still and allow it, I … Continue reading →

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Burn Notice

Posted on April 30, 2014 by mahines

When I was a very little girl, the house behind us burned to the ground. I remember standing at my bedroom window hypnotized by the flames. The sirens, the yelling the sounds of things crashing down, disturbing the peace of … Continue reading →

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