Tag Archives: death

Going Home

Posted on February 28, 2021 by Elena Bowling

Any attempt at writing has proved difficult lately. I think that’s why I’ve avoided sharing anything in this space for such a long time. Dealing with my own emotions is just … too much.. It’s easier to do nothing and … Continue reading →

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Evidence

Posted on April 25, 2018 by Elena Bowling

So much has happened in the past 9 weeks. For my own benefit I tried listing events, thinking it would promote healing, but the exercise felt a little overwhelming. Looking at life in a string of black and white bulletpoints … Continue reading →

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Legacy

Posted on November 30, 2017 by Elena Bowling

Galatians 5:22-23 22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, forbearance, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no law. This scripture came to mind when we received word that Michelle’s PawPaw had passed … Continue reading →

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Memories of Adicora

Posted on March 10, 2015 by Elena Bowling

On Sunday I received the terrible news that one of my cousins suffered a devastating loss. His 25 year old son, Patrick, was killed in a horrible, fiery car crash the day before. Since then, my heart has been so … Continue reading →

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Hope Resounds

Posted on May 15, 2014 by Elena Bowling

I’ve successfully arrived at middle-age. The mirror testifies to the laws of time and gravity, the body grumbles in protest over too much time spent standing or working. And, in this season of life we attend more funerals than weddings. … Continue reading →

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Time Management

Posted on February 5, 2013 by Elena Bowling

It was chilly yesterday standing graveside. My sister in law, the one married to my youngest brother, lost her dear, sweet granny late last week. Theirs was a meaningful relationship, the bonds between them strong and close. Monday afternoon a … Continue reading →

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