No erasers

I write in pen in my notebooks.

The problem with pen

is most pens can't be erased.

This is true with life as well,

What you say and do can't be erased.

words and actions are permanent.

When I have written something that is not right

or what I was trying to convey;

I can't erase it, however I can start a new page.

I start new pages all the time and

so can you!

If you do not like what you have said or done,

start a new page.

Every day is a NEW day!

Even if you have to start over every day

that is okay.

It is better to try again than it is

to simply give up.

May you find the courage
to find peace
in your heart
today and each new day

forever and for always
love, kristyn

Please join me in prayer

Most merciful divine spirit of love and light

I give you thanks for the

Stones of Support Ministry.

Praying with countless others

that those affected by this disease

will find the peace and comfort

that comes from

knowing

we are not alone.

We have you and

we have each other

to lean on in times of sadness

and times of rejoicing.

Please show your

unending grace

to all who suffer.

Ourselves,

those we love who still battle,

those in recovery 

and those that

now rest in your loving arms

watching over us

You have sent messengers

throughout the ages

to teach us to

love and support

all people

With your help and

the help of each other

we can and we will

find healing

In the name of all that

is compassion & kindness

in our world

Amen

Prayer?

What is prayer

Prayer is, and means many different things to all people.
This is merely a sampling of what prayer could be.

Some Definitions

-A solemn request for help or expression of thanks

addressed to God or an object of worship.

-An earnest hope or wish.

-Prayer is conversation with God,

in direct address to him/her.

Prayer may be spoken or thought, occasional or constant.

-An act of communication by humans with the holy,

the transcendent realm, or supernatural powers

that are found in all religions in all times.

-An intimate friendship,

a frequent conversation held alone with the Beloved

How to pray

-Speak out loud, think, sing, YELL! 

-Can be recited from memory or read from a book.

-Prayer can be a conversation.

Who
-Anyone

-Everyone

-Alone or with a group

Where to pray

-Anywhere

-Everywhere

When to pray
-Whenever the 'spirit' moves you.

-In times of need & in times of plenty.

-When you are feeling strong.

-When you are feeling weak.

-When you are happy

-When you are sad

-Always!

Types of prayer
-Blessing: recognizing the power of God.

-Gratitude: being thankful.

-Intercession: asking God to step in and help others.

-Petition: asking for what we need, physical & spiritual.

-Praise: expression of love for God

  

I selected this photo (from my retreat at Camp Calumet)

because I liked the representation of the line between

the water and the sky being blurred.

It is a reminder to me that I am as close to God

as I choose to be.

Are prayers answered?
Yes!
Prayers are always answered.
However sometimes the answer is yes,
sometimes no,
and sometimes, wait.
The belief in a higher power is, at its heart
a trusting relationship
that one must understand and believe
that God is at work
even when we don't understand
the answer

WHY?
Prayer is personal.
For me, it is an intimate relationship
with the one who loves me (and you)
more than could possibly be imagined.
My higher power knows my heart
better than I know it myself
and wants to hear what I have to say,
good, bad or indifferent.

Finally, for me, prayer is
a two way street
When I pray
I must always

LISTEN & LOOK


The answer is there
open your heart
so that your heart
can be opened

The peace & love
of the one who was,
is and always will be
our God
be with you
today and always,
For me, through Jesus Christ
my Lord and Savior, AMEN
xox Kristyn

FROG: Fully Rely on God

I came across this little critter
while visiting with a patient

Many years ago a pastor friend of mine had a collection of frogs.

When I asked why, he stated that the first one had been a gift

and that it was a reminder to:

Fully

Rely

On

God

Everyone needs reminders that God is with them all day everyday

forever and for always!

Sometimes when you least expect it a little surprise

will arrive to let you know you are not alone,

and you are not.

If you are having trouble believing,

my belief

is big enough

to share

with you

until you believe yourself

When all else fails

Fully rely on the FACT that

God is with you always

God loves you always

no matter what.

That is the power of God's love for YOU!

Peace be with you

K

At the end of the day........K.G.

Working every day with patients who are dying and their families has taught me many things. This spring I had the honor of working with a family who was preparing for the death of their patriarch. He was and will be remembered as an incredibly loving husband, father and grandfather. His grandson was what I like to call an 'old soul'. He was 16 at the time and had such incredible insight; much more than he should have had at such a young age. He shared with me this message from his grandfather:

At the end of the day

if you have

a laugh

a cry

and a hug

its been a pretty damn good day

This is one of my therapeutic drawings;

my patient took this up at the suggestion of his daughter.

There is always room in life, even at the end, to try something new

It is a very simple philosophy and it is a very thought provoking one at the same time. Sometimes it is not the grand days; the days you feel you have done your part to save yourself or humankind. Sometimes it is the day you are grateful for a laugh, cry, and a hug. Enjoy those days because they truly are a 'pretty damn good day'.

Thank you young man for inspiring me and others, your grandfather was blessed to have you to carry on his message of hope and love.

In peace

k

You can't go back, but you can turn around

Every day begins and ends with choices

the only thing that is certain is the day

will begin and the day will end

Crescent lake Southington CT (yes that is a rainbow in the top image)

You can not go back and change the past

however you can turn around

and head in another direction

ultimately the choice is yours

Peace and love forever and for always, Kristyn