Tag Archives: love

All I Want for Christmas is…

Posted on December 22, 2015 by thewritertracy

Dear Santa, Hello from Indiana. I hope you and the Mrs. are well. How are the elves? I’m hoping they aren’t too sleep-deprived during this last minute holiday rush in the workshop. I’m so excited that Christmas is just days … Continue reading →

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The Day the Homeless Fed Me

Posted on July 15, 2015 by thewritertracy

There was no audible voice, no specific directive, just a nudge on my heart. But the nudge was strong; so strong I knew immediately what my answer would be: Yes. It took a week to commit, to finally answer the … Continue reading →

Posted in Faith, God, gratitude, inspiration, life lessons, love, trials, Uncategorized, Writing | Tagged fruit, giving, god, homeless, inspiration, life lessons, love, service, trials, writing | 12 Comments

The Art of Practicing Courage

Posted on June 23, 2015 by thewritertracy

Sunset on the Grand Tetons, June 2012 *Friends-if you don’t have the time to read my entire post-I have news to share: please skip to the end! This is the photo. The photo that popped up in my feed with … Continue reading →

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Romance: It’s in the Eye of the Beholder

Posted on February 10, 2015 by thewritertracy

“4 out of 9?” said my husband, “And you posted my score on Facebook?” I giggled sheepishly, “yes, but I also said you were a good husband…” Okay, perhaps I hadn’t thought through my comment. I’d taken one of those … Continue reading →

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Finding My Silver Lining

Posted on November 5, 2014 by thewritertracy

I did not expect to lose it in the shower. I was fine before I got in. But as my hands gently scrubbed my scalp and my mind began to wander, I considered all the tasks I needed to get … Continue reading →

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Listening to Grace

Posted on July 8, 2014 by thewritertracy

When I called her back, I had no idea how the conversation would go. Because I thought she’d called to check-in, to suggest we get together soon, spend an hour over lunch catching up on life. I was wrong. She’d … Continue reading →

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Why I Risk Disappointment

Posted on May 7, 2014 by thewritertracy

photo courtesy of: http://swimwearandlingerie.wordpress.com/2011/11/01/cheerleaders-large-jungle-cats-and-lingerie/ Here’s something you may not know about me: I am rooting for you. I root for (almost) everyone. I want people to achieve their dreams. To overcome obstacles. To learn, grow and live a happy … Continue reading →

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Why it’s Good to Be in the Right Place at the Right Time

Posted on January 31, 2014 by thewritertracy

I love the way it just all fell together. And there’s nothing better than getting to see a bit of romance in action. We were on a girlfriend getaway in Fort Myers beach. After getting lunch out and spending the … Continue reading →

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The Day God Laughed at Me

Posted on November 6, 2013 by thewritertracy

I was headed up the stairs, ready to pop into bed and settle down with a good book; I was done with my day. It was then that she came to me. My teenage daughter was having trouble with a … Continue reading →

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How to Know if He’s the One, Even after Two Decades of Life Together

Posted on September 4, 2013 by thewritertracy

I’d said it with pride, but when he pointed out the truth, my stomach suddenly lurched. “22 years, huh? Why you’re only three years away from your silver wedding anniversary.” Silver Wedding Anniversary? What?! That’s an anniversary for old … Continue reading →

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