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endometriosis, period, suffering

Stop Comparing

February 25, 2021February 21, 2021 Anne Brock

I remind myself on a daily basis to stop comparing. Stop comparing my symptoms to theirs. And, stop comparing my success (or lack thereof) to theirs. Stop comparing my life to theirs.  It's time to stop comparing It started with my surgery in January. I shared that I had a laparoscopic procedure to see what… Continue reading Stop Comparing

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advent, broken, grace, grief, jan richardson, scars, suffering

Making Visible

December 19, 2018 Anne Brock

Often when we try to repair something, we do it in a way that makes the repair invisible. One might put a patch on the backside of a hole in the knees of jeans so that the spot isn’t as apparent. When repairing a tear in a couch or chair, it’s done in a way… Continue reading Making Visible

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2018, brave, explore, feelings, grief, infertility, suffering

Two Years Later

October 25, 2018 Anne Brock

I knew it was around the time — maybe a few days before. I couldn’t remember the exact date that I was standing in Joann’s and received the call from my doctor. I’ve been waiting for those early blog posts to pop up in my Facebook memories. It will still be a few more days.… Continue reading Two Years Later

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accident, anxiety, asp, broken, driving, fear, suffering

When I Really Think About It…

October 11, 2018 Anne Brock

This morning I was on the way to the dentist when I had to merge onto the interstate. In order to get to the on ramp though, I had to cross three lanes of traffic and then merge onto the interstate. As I was driving, it’s like I was watching all of this happen from… Continue reading When I Really Think About It…

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2018, broken, darkness, gratitude, grief, light, love, suffering

Looking for Light

August 3, 2018 Anne Brock

My heart felt heavy this morning. My heart felt broken open to all the pain that those around me are suffering. Her husband is dying and it may be time to stop treatment. Her step-sister died at a tragically young age. Her dog is dying and she doesn’t know how many snuggles and walks are… Continue reading Looking for Light

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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, explore, grief, infertility, period, pilgrim, suffering, Walking

Santiago de Compostela

June 25, 2018June 25, 2018 Anne Brock

We knew it was going to be a hot day -- close to 90 F near noon, so we tried to get an early start. However, I must have turned off my alarm in my sleep and we woke up a little late. We were still out of the door by 7 am. It didn't… Continue reading Santiago de Compostela

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broken, camino de santiago, explore, infertility, pilgrim, suffering, Walking

Making Our Way

June 23, 2018June 23, 2018 Anne Brock

It's so hot. We're all tired. Our bodies are revolting. We've had better days. My mom has a horrible cough and woke up really hot this morning, so she went to the doctor, got medicine and did not walk today. (She's feeling better!) I've got a cold or allergies, so my face is full of… Continue reading Making Our Way

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2018, Dumbledore, explore, infertility, present, suffering

Practicing

January 5, 2018January 4, 2018 Anne Brock

For much of my life I’ve heard others talk about the importance of being present – of being fully present in the now rather than reliving the past or worrying about the future. The concept made sense but last week I experienced this first hand in the most real way in my life so far.… Continue reading Practicing

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2017, brave, gratitude, grief, infertility, suffering

Even so

November 22, 2017November 22, 2017 Anne Brock

This month 12 years ago I saw my friend Katy for the last time. She was in town for the holidays and doing some fundraising for the organization she worked for in Phoenix. During her time at home with lots of people vying for her time, we found a morning for the two of us… Continue reading Even so

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