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My Shadow

May 7, 2019 Anne Brock

On cloudy days, I don’t know where she is. I lose my bearings. She could jump out at any moment and I wouldn’t have seen her coming. My Shadow. My Shadow lurks around every corner on gloomy days. I never know when she’ll show up or what demons she’ll bring with her. On those days… Continue reading My Shadow

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2018, camino de santiago, explore, grief, infertility, Joy, Kate Bowler, sabbatical

Unlikely Companions

March 14, 2018 Anne Brock

I couldn’t have said this a year ago, but after paying close attention to my grief – not rushing through but really sitting with it – I’ve discovered that my capacity for joy has increased. I notice the little things. I find excitement in mundane tasks. Joy seems to be more present. Last week I… Continue reading Unlikely Companions

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2017, brave, change, fear, ghost ranch, Joy, light, ministry, plans, seasons

Edge

May 1, 2017May 1, 2017 Anne Brock

Being a youth minister for the past thirteen years, I’ve done a lot of high ropes courses. I’ve watched young people overcome their fears and achieve goals they never thought they’d reach. There’s just something about a high ropes course that brings out the cheerleader in me – well, it doesn’t take much to bring… Continue reading Edge

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2017, brave, dreams, gratitude, grief, hope, Joy, lent, retreats

New

April 7, 2017 Anne Brock

Today feels new for many reasons – First of all, yesterday I felt horrible. I ended up in my pajamas all day, which rarely happens. I woke up this morning feeling so much better, plus the sun is shining, which always helps. I’m grateful the sun set yesterday which provided an opportunity for the sun… Continue reading New

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2017, beach, brave, broken, feelings, grief, infertility, Joy, lent, love, nature, vacation

Feelings

April 4, 2017 Anne Brock

One evening during our vacation I got teary about a situation and Brad said, with concern in his voice, “I think you feel too much.” He might be right. A couple evenings before that we were at dinner – oceanfront view, warm breeze. It was the perfect setting for our beach vacation. There were even… Continue reading Feelings

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Joy

March 16, 2017 Anne Brock

I’ve learned the gift of joy from my dog. She’s coming up on nine years. We’ve been together since with was nine weeks. Aside from my immediate family, we’ve been in the longest, consistent (daily) relationship I’ve ever had.  What I appreciate about her is the joy she experiences when she sees someone she knows… Continue reading Joy

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