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Gifts of Grace

Posted on April 12, 2022 by msw blog

What gifts of grace has God given to you in a difficult time? How might you be a blessing to others?

Posted in Reflections | Tagged blessing, blessings, connection, difficult time, gifts, God, grace, gratitude, guidance, journey, life, pay it forward, purpose | 2 Comments

Hugs, kisses, praise don’t come easily to us. Our family practices a stoic, unspoken love. So how do three daughters tell a dying mother how much we adore her? She was turning 92. A Google search revealed that Jackie Kennedy, … Continue reading →

Posted in Reading | Tagged 1929, acknowledgment, birthday, children, communication, conversation, dying, emotional development, encouragement, family, finances, gifting, gifts, goals, gratitude, healing, hope, Indu Balachandran, motherhood, parenting, self reflection, thank you | 2 Comments

Sign Here

Posted on November 22, 2021 by msw blog

I put a washable marker at each place setting so guests can sign their names right on my plain white table cloth . Then I backstitch the names and use the cloth again next year. It’s a wonderful record log … Continue reading →

Posted in DIY💭 | Tagged antiques, embroidery, entertaining, family, Family Heirlooms, gifts, guest list, heirlooms, journal, memories, name tag, Reflections, Signature, stitching, table cloth, treasures, vintage | 6 Comments

Treasure Hunt

Posted on October 12, 2021 by msw blog

In my 40s, I spent summers with my widowed mother in England. Before returning to New York, I would write playful notes and hide them around her house. Under the silver candlestick, she discovered: “The butcher, the baker and the … Continue reading →

Posted in Reflections | Tagged antiques, Childhood memories, family, Family Heirlooms, gifts, happy mail, heirlooms, Jennifer fella Hayes, journal, letter writing, memories, Reflections, treasures | 6 Comments

Birthday Lies

Posted on August 20, 2021 by msw blog

My twin brother and I exchange gifts on our birthday. In recent years, he’s gotten lazy about it. His presents often seem like last-minute efforts. This year was our 30th birthday, so I expected a little more. But when he … Continue reading →

Posted in Clinical Supervision, Reading | Tagged ambitions, aspirations, birthday, birthday parties, confidence, Dishonesty, family, gift giving, gifts, human connection, lying, Make a wish, recognition, Resentment, success, support system, tradition, what would you do?, Wishes | 5 Comments

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