Tag Archives: acceptance

Silence, Goals, and Grace

Posted on October 26, 2013 by sheilacampbell

Returning to my blog tonight feels much like greeting an old friend after a long absence. When I first starting blogging I hoped to pen something twice a week. When daily demands on my time hijacked my goal I lowered my … Continue reading →

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A Forgotten Love

Posted on September 2, 2013 by sheilacampbell

I knew the weeds were growing taller but I have tried not to notice as I pass the garden on my way to the barn each day. It was hit hard by hail in mid August and I have abandoned … Continue reading →

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Remembering Justin – remembering and reposting

Posted on August 7, 2013 by sheilacampbell

I’m reposting from the archives today but as I read over this post, I am again awed by how quickly time passes. Today would have been Justin’s twenty-seventh birthday! I am thinking about him today and remembering all the life … Continue reading →

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Distracted and Delayed or Gratefully Spent

Posted on February 8, 2013 by sheilacampbell

First it was the holidays and company, followed by a week-long ski trip in January and in-between preparations for these major events there was always work and an endless ‘to-do’ list of everyday tasks that seems to have kept my … Continue reading →

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Unconditional Love

Posted on November 1, 2012 by sheilacampbell

When my oldest son came home from the hospital after suffering severe brain damage, I struggled to comprehend and accept the fate that had such a devastating impact on our entire family. In fact, to say I struggled is a … Continue reading →

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Crumpled Faith

Posted on September 18, 2012 by sheilacampbell

“Honey, you have every reason to cry. Crying don’t mean you’ve given up and it don’t mean God has left you or that little boy of yours neither.” These words, spoken to me by a kind, elderly, cleaning lady on … Continue reading →

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Abundant Mercy

Posted on August 20, 2012 by sheilacampbell

“Through the Lord’s mercies we are not consumed, Because His compassions fail not. They are new every morning; Great is Your faithfulness.  “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul, “Therefore I hope in Him!” Lamentations 3:22-24 As I look … Continue reading →

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Grateful Longing

Posted on August 13, 2012 by sheilacampbell

Because of the long, physically demanding days that awaited me this week, I decided to retire early last night. As I turned the quilt back and felt the crisp coolness of fresh clean sheets against my skin, my heart filled … Continue reading →

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Gratefully Weary

Posted on July 27, 2012 by sheilacampbell

As I reach up to snip away a small branch my sore muscles complain and twitch as though they have a mind of their own, and I have second thoughts about tree trimming as a leisurely way to wind down … Continue reading →

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Faith in a Good God

Posted on June 30, 2012 by sheilacampbell

For many years I struggled with the goodness of God. In my head I thought I knew God was good, but for many difficult years, my heart still struggled to understand how a good God could allow such bad things … Continue reading →

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