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 | Jan 21, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Life
One year ago today, January 22, 2016, started my focused pursuit of the cross. I was driven to find and take photos of crosses, ones I had passed many times, but never saw, in urban settings, rural roads, churches -I looked for crosses every day and took photos. And I...
by Amy Bretall | Jan 17, 2017 | Blog, Inspired, Life
My mother recently gave me a gift—the view into a time passed. A photo of my sister (right) and I (left), she age 3 and me age 2. Since receiving I have been thinking about this image. My mom digitalized all the old “slides” from the 1970’s. I remember...
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...