by Amy Bretall | Jan 8, 2022 | Blog, Crosses, Faith, Inspired, Life, Love, Uncategorized
Here’s my nephew Jacob on Christmas Day taking time to look at my new book that my sister gifted him & my niece. At the same time, they each opened the book gift, in a joking manner I said I’d even sign it for them. “You can even get the...
by Amy Bretall | Apr 21, 2018 | Blog, Crosses, Faith, Inspired, Uncategorized
The road ahead. It’s not always the easy path. But in life, for your ONLY life, why not take the chance? It takes persistence and a steadfast focus to listen to the beat in your heart. And to then follow that beat! And it most definitely takes faith. It’s your vision,...
by Amy Bretall | Dec 1, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life, Uncategorized
For your love of books or Bible study. I think this is a beautiful photo. Prior to two years ago, I never considered reading the Bible. As in read it…like a book. Not just for reference, or a passing idea. And now I can’t not think of it as part of my day, part...
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 | Nov 19, 2016 | Blog, Love, Uncategorized
Last week I traveled to Cuba and got to spend time with my little girl- Yordielis, age 11. It’s been one year since I turned around and saw her, outside Ernest Hemingway’s grounds, taking her photo and a short walk together, and then the next day going...
by Amy Bretall | Nov 16, 2016 | Blog, Life, Love, Uncategorized
I am reminded of a quote I read years ago about the art of life “being in the balance of holding on and letting go.” When Jean passed I boxed up her remaining room items to be donated. One item I wanted was a plaid afghan throw, yarn woven with soft colors...
