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Tag Archives: overcoming fear
Shadow Blessings
Shadows abound as I live through each day only to increase as the sun decreases If I forget my flashlight as I go to check my mail I must rely on my touch to not allow my own shadow … Continue reading
A New Tomorrow
You climbed into your car and drove away looking for a new tomorrow Yes you were afraid but you drove off anyway Leaving behind the life you knew and friends too For the yearning was more than you could bear … Continue reading
Pain? Yes, Dangit.
It’s been over a week since I had my disability eye exam and I’m still feeling it. My eyes now feel strained all the time and no matter what I do the only time they feel alright is when I’m … Continue reading
Posted in macular degeneration
Tagged chronic disease, eye shots, eyes, Government, life, overcoming fear, relationships, stress, travel
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Missing Pieces
My son Bernard (bearded one) with his 1/2 brother Walter during their very first meeting. (Photo courtesy of my wonderful daughter-in-law, Alexa). ——————————————————– There’s a hole in my heart that only you can fill. I’ve known of you for years … Continue reading
Posted in family, God, poetry
Tagged celebrations, emotions, fear, life, memories, overcoming fear, stress
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Countdown, Say It Isn’t So
This is the final week that The Kids will be here and I’m both excited and apprehensive. They plan to pick up the U-Haul Thursday (Feb 26) and move out the boxes scattered throughout the house into their trailer in … Continue reading
Posted in family, writing
Tagged emotions, eyes, fear, life, overcoming fear, relationships
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Bla, Bla, Bla
Well here it is almost 2 months since I returned from Salt Lake City and Las Vegas. It’s been kind of rough for me since I can’t seem to shake these blah feelings. You know the kind I mean; the … Continue reading
Posted in macular degeneration, writing
Tagged emotions, eyes, fear, life, overcoming fear, stress
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Live Life
Motivation eludes me for whatever reasons or excuses But I must set my goals and persevere no matter the cost For to do less is just waiting for Death And I would rather live while Death sneaks upon me instead of … Continue reading
Posted in poetry
Tagged aging, decisions, fear, life, overcoming fear, pursuing dreams, relationships, soul, success
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It’s Time
I must get out of my comfort zone and reopen myself to The World But it’s so difficult to do this as I snuggle here on the couch Further and further into myself I retreat not knowing if I will … Continue reading
Posted in poetry
Tagged Anxiety, chronic disease, decisions, eyes, fear, life, overcoming fear, stress, ways of coping
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Year 3
Fall has always been a rough time for me ever since Mom died in 2002. Add to that my new dysfunctional neighbors and you have what I will refer to as a very maudlin mix. I began this blog 3 … Continue reading
Posted in family, friendship, macular degeneration
Tagged blogging, fear, life, memories, overcoming fear, relationships, social media
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Help Me, Please!
Obi-Wan, how I need you now! I need your strength And Force Your calmness And enlightenment And how you motivate Your sense of self And willingness to sacrifice… So help me Obi-Wan Kenobi. You’re my only hope!
Posted in poetry
Tagged decisions, helping others, life, memories, movies, overcoming fear, relationships, soul, ways of coping
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