by Amy Bretall | Apr 28, 2017 | Blog, Life, Love
Do we see ourselves as we really are? As a mirror opposite? Or do we see ourselves as we want to? Does the shiny surface of the water match what is beneath the surface? Reflecting about experiences is life. Hopefully we take time to learn something about ourselves,...
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...
