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god, grief, infertility

Yes, I’m Aware. But, Are You?

April 27, 2019May 5, 2019 Anne Brock

Because most people who deal with infertility are trying to find alternative ways to get pregnant, I have not found much comfort or solace in that community. I’ve checked out Facebook groups and Instagram hashtags and immediately turned for the other direction. So, it’s not all that surprising that I was unaware of what this… Continue reading Yes, I’m Aware. But, Are You?

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easter, god, grief, jesus, lent

It’s All Holy Week

April 17, 2019May 5, 2019 Anne Brock

The Last Supper It’s Holy Week. And I’m feeling it, deeply. I’m feeling the tension and the betrayal and the fear. I’m feeling the despair and hope and wonder. There’s a lot held in these seven days. It dawned on me today: these seven days are our life. It’s all Holy Week. It’s all there… Continue reading It’s All Holy Week

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church, god, grace, lent

I Can’t Change Your Mind

March 6, 2019 Anne Brock

To the person who feels the need to comment on every news story or Facebook post about the immorality of anything outside of the heteronormative life, I can’t change your mind. I know this, that’s why I don’t engage in that way. I know that if I share my story in the comment section I… Continue reading I Can’t Change Your Mind

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church, god, united methodist church

The Church I Remember

February 27, 2019 Anne Brock

Not necessarily related to this post other than maybe I remember something from way back when... and a picture of us as cute kids makes me feel better. 😉 I remember standing up front in the old sanctuary with all the other little kids singing in the choir. I remember singing “swing low, sweet chariot,… Continue reading The Church I Remember

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brave, church, god

I Made a Choice. They Didn’t.

February 25, 2019 Anne Brock

At one point in time I checked the “divorced” box when I filled out forms. When I was just a few days past my 21st birthday, I stood in front of my fiance and my pastor and made a commitment — a covenant. I stood in front of our family and friends, in front of… Continue reading I Made a Choice. They Didn’t.

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chocolate lab, denali, dogs, family, god, gratitude

An Angel Covered in Fur

October 28, 2018 Anne Brock

The plan was to get a puppy when Denali was around 8 years old. We figured it would give her a boost in energy and give me the boost I’d need when the inevitable happened. It was a good plan, but I figured it would never come to fruition because of the other plan —… Continue reading An Angel Covered in Fur

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abundance, creativity, dogs, explore, family, god, gratitude, moment, moon, nature, universe, Walking

Is it a Sign?

September 23, 2018 Anne Brock

On Monday morning I was walking the dogs like I always do. It was before the sunrise, so house lights and two streets lights were the only points of illumination along the street. We reached the turnaround spot and were headed back to the house. We came up to an odd intersection - where three… Continue reading Is it a Sign?

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2018, change, church, explore, family, friends, god, gratitude, grief, liturgical, relationships

Going Home

August 13, 2018 Anne Brock

After taking a few months off of attending a worship service each week, I found my way to a new church last November. I was hopeful that I would find a new church community – new friends, new classes, new worship. Although I liked the pastors, I never really made a connection with that church… Continue reading Going Home

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brave, dreams, god, grief, infertility, suffering, universe

Letting Go

July 10, 2018 Anne Brock

On Sunday I visited a new church (to me) to hear their new pastor preach. Her husband led our Camino trip and in his unbiased opinion he told me she is a really good preacher. I listened to her first sermon online and decided I needed to go hear her in person. She’s doing a… Continue reading Letting Go

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camino de santiago, denali, explore, god, pilgrim, spiritual, Walking

With People

April 30, 2018 Anne Brock

My Myers Briggs type is ENFJ. My Enneagram number is two. If you know anything about either of those, then you know I like to be around people. Although I suspect my “E” isn’t as strong as it used to be, I’m still an extrovert. What’s surprising to me is that a lot of the… Continue reading With People

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