I started this blog soon after the death of my beautiful 17-year-old son, Hayden, as a way to deal with my grief. I titled it "Dear Hayden" because at first I wrote as if I was writing to him. My use of the word "dear" ended up being twofold: "used as an affectionate or friendly form of address" and "regarded with deep affection; cherished by someone." Many posts are saved quotes, song lyrics, Bible verses, poems, etc. with credit given to the actual authors as much as possible. Enjoy~
Wednesday, December 5, 2018
Most beautiful
Falling in love with someone you had no intentions on falling for, is the most beautiful kind of love. No forcing chemistry, or trying to save them. Just a pure, raw connection that created on its own.
DNA
Pretty sure this is from Priscilla Shirer Bible Study book
Using your own grit and personal resolution to force changes in your behavior is not only exhausting to maintain but nearly always proves to be nothing more than a temporary fix. Inevitable relapses churn up into a never-ending cycle of disappointment, frustration, self-hatred, along with other unhealthy emotions. Lasting change - the kind that frees you to walk within rhythms of grace, fueled by the power of God - must stem from the inside, not the outside. Despite your sinful deficiencies, which each of us shares, trust yourself to His care and cooperate with Him in the ways He's instructed. The DNA is there. Trust Him to fashion your behaviors in the image of Christ.
Using your own grit and personal resolution to force changes in your behavior is not only exhausting to maintain but nearly always proves to be nothing more than a temporary fix. Inevitable relapses churn up into a never-ending cycle of disappointment, frustration, self-hatred, along with other unhealthy emotions. Lasting change - the kind that frees you to walk within rhythms of grace, fueled by the power of God - must stem from the inside, not the outside. Despite your sinful deficiencies, which each of us shares, trust yourself to His care and cooperate with Him in the ways He's instructed. The DNA is there. Trust Him to fashion your behaviors in the image of Christ.
Owning
From Brene Brown
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.
Owning our story can be hard but not nearly as difficult as spending our lives running from it.
Tuesday, December 4, 2018
Courage
Courage does not always roar, sometimes it is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, "I will try again tomorrow."
The light
From Bible Gateway Verse of the Day
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life."
John 8:12
Then Jesus spoke to them again, saying, "I am the light of the world. He who follows Me shall not walk in darkness but have the light of life."
Friday, November 30, 2018
Enduring mercy
Bible Gateway Verse of the Day
Psalm 136:1,26
Thanksgiving to God for His Enduring Mercy
Oh, give thanks to the Lord for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!
For His mercy endures forever.
Psalm 136:1,26
Thanksgiving to God for His Enduring Mercy
Oh, give thanks to the Lord for He is good!
For His mercy endures forever.
Oh, give thanks to the God of heaven!
For His mercy endures forever.
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