by Amy Bretall | Apr 23, 2017 | Blog, Inspired, Life, Love
Over the 22 years with my sweet Jean I noticed the change of pace. The slowing. And maybe more importantly the recognition of me needing to slow; to adjust to her pace. The small things you take for granted like getting in and out of a car. My “go, do,...
by Amy Bretall | Apr 16, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life, Uncategorized
The simplicity of the Cross is beautiful. I think it is the perfect uplift. What does someone see in a cross? I think it stands for hope, renewal, strength, restoration, overcoming, love…it is a beacon of Life. It is what my January 2016 words of “Live....
by Amy Bretall | Apr 9, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Life, Love
“Let me be what my sweet Jean needs.” This is what I asked for last year. Being a medical power of attorney for someone in declining health is humbling. I say this because I was in awe of the generous hearts and care I saw provided to my 89-year old Jean...
by Amy Bretall | Mar 31, 2017 | Blog, Life, Love
Coming to visit you on the morning after Christmas Day 2015 I asked how you are. You say, “Well, not too good, I can’t find Lorene.” Moment of truth for me: Lorene is Jean’s sister who died 22 years prior. Will telling her straight cause her new pain? No time for...
by Amy Bretall | Mar 24, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life
While walking one morning last April I found something meant for me. Has this happened to you? Finding or seeing a symbol in nature? I think this is the best kind. A large thunderstorm passed through the night before and debris was around. I almost went a different...
