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What’s Inspiring You This Week?
Here’s What’s Inspiring Me!
This week I am impacted by life and death and
Inspired by writing from the heart…
Remembering Susan
Thanks to all of you who have prayed for my sister-in-law.
Earlier this year, God granted us a miracle and
Gave us the gift of precious time with her.
Now He has given Susan the gift of eternal rest
And has called her home.
This is the third family member we have lost this year.
We walk each day in God’s mercy, love and strength.
Please keep us in your prayers.
Pamela Kuhn – Staying Close Through Tragedy
It’s never easy to lose someone you love…
Especially when that someone is your child.
If you or someone you know is faced with this circumstance,
I encourage you to read Pamela’s story and tips on
How to move through the darkness.
Thank you, Pamela, for sharing this difficult experience with us and
Offering others encouragement and hope!
Barbara Issac – Casualty Of War
When I was in school studying American History,
I learned that one of the greatest tragedies of the Civil War
Was that it turned fathers against sons, brothers against brothers.
The consequences of war are more far-reaching
Than we can ever conceive.
My heart broke as I read Barbara’s story of her and her sister –
Connected by DNA but separated by a lifetime of choices.
I pray with Barbara as she continues to cultivate
An attitude of gratitude…
Are you planning a special trip this year?
If so, why not create a special Travel Journal for the occasion?
Let Pat’s beautiful journal serve as creative inspiration…
The Fruitful Mama – Picking Up My Gluten-Free Cross
Artwork by 9-Year Old Blaise
If you suffer from food allergies of any kind,
You will appreciate the challenge of
Eliminating wheat from your family’s diet…
Eliza Ellis – No Bake Lemon Slice Cake
Keep your kitchen cool with out Treat Of The Week –
Eliza’s refreshing No Bake Lemon Slice Cake!
Joy Pedrow – Stop Limiting God
Have you ever felt led to do something but backed away
Because you felt you weren’t qualified to do the task?
In her inspiring article, Stop Limiting God,
Joy reminds us that God doesn’t call the qualified –
He qualifies the called!
Jeanine O’Neil – 3 Important Blogging Lessons
Are you trying to create the perfect blog?
Are you wondering where to host or
What to write about?
If so, check out this great article from Jeanine.
Experience is the best teacher!
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Music To Inspire You – Time Of My Life
Welcome to Music Moves Me!
This week I’m Celebrating My Birthday with the
Climatic finale to the movie classic Dirty Dancing –
(I’ve Had The) Time Of My Life –
A song that was voted “the most iconic dance moment”
In a 2013 poll by QVC!
Time Of My Life won the 1987 Grammy award for
Best Vocal Performance by a Duo (Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes)
And an Oscar for Best Film Song.
The Dirty Dancing Soundtrack remained in the
#1 slot on the Billboard charts for 18 straight weeks
And has sold over 48 million copies worldwide.
Enjoy the song and enjoy your week!
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Inspire Me Monday – Week 136!
Inspire Me Monday #137 – Week Of August 17, 2014
I like the idea of Inspiration Monday.
Monday’s often get the short end of the stick
But they are fraught with potential!
Judy Palmer
Now it’s time to share your inspirations! You can participate in Inspire Me Monday in the following ways:
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I am so sorry to hear of you loss, Ramona. You and your families have my sympathy. Thank you for hosting! Blessings!
Dear Ramona,
So sorry to hear about your sweet sister-in-law, Susan’s passing. Sending prayers to you and your family at this most trying time. Take care, my friend.
Poppy
Sorry to hear that you lost 3 family members this year.
I wish you and your family so much strength and send a prayer for you.
Hugs from Germany
Thanks for a great party!
I am so sorry for you loss- what a tremendously difficult time for you. Hugs!
I’m so terribly sorry for your loss!! How sad…..will be thinking of/praying for you and your family, friend.
Thank you, as always, for hosting this lovely party.
xoxoxo
~~Chris from Campfires and Cleats
I’m so sorry for your loss, Ramona. Keeping you and your family in prayer.
May the peace of the Lord be with you and your family during your time of grief, and may he grant your sister-in-law eternal rest. I also pray for all the casualties of war throughout the world, as well as for the families left behind. Blessings!
I’m so sorry for you loss! Thank you for hosting. A big hug. Tina
I’m sorry to hear about your sister-in-law Susan, and am keeping you and your family in my prayers.
I’m so sorry about your Sil, she’s with our Lord and she’s not sick anymore, only in paradise. May God give you and your family the strength in this hard times of grief.
Thank you for hosting and have a blessed week ahead.
FABBY
May God grant you peace. Thanks for the great features & for hosting & God bless.
Thank you, dear Ramona, for highlighting my post about our Sarah. My heart wishes you didn’t need the words written there. I’ll be praying as you travel your own road of grief. ~Pamela
So sorry to hear that you lost your sister in law Ramona – hope you and the family are coping ok.
Thankyou for featuring my No-Bake Lemon Slice too.
All the best,
Eliza.
Twitter: dearcreatives
says:
Hi Ramona, So sorry to hear of you and your families loss. I know no words can heal the pain only time can ease it but, my prayers and thoughts are with you. May each day get easier and the memories of Susan stay close. (hugs) Theresa
Twitter: bethere2day
says:
So sorry to hear about your sister-in-law may she rest in peace
Happy Birthday to you hope you have a good one, you chose a classic tune there love it & the film 🙂
Have a birthdaytastic week
Best Wishes
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
Thanks for the Birthday wishes – I had a quiet day but that’s rather to be expected given the circumstances of the week!
I’m so sorry for your recent loss and all the lsoses your family has had to overcome this year. I wish you lots of strength.
Great song pick for freebie week! I love the music in Dirty Dancing! Patrick Swayze was a smooth dance. I rooted for Jennifer Grey on DWTS. She’s a real natural dancer, I think. It’s nice to have you on the dance floor with the 4M crew.
I always look forward to Inspire Me Monday. It truly does inspire me as I go into a new week. There’s always so much ‘food for thought’. Thank you for creating a spot to share such meaningful posts!
I love starting the week with your fun party….. Hope you have a fabulous week!! 🙂
xox, Crystelle
CrystelleBoutique
So sorry to hear about the loss in you family. I am glad you know she is with God….
Twitter: Myllls
says:
Im so sorry for the passing of your sister-in-law Susan, prayers for you and your family at this time. ((Hugs!!))
Karren
I am so sorry for your loss.
Twitter: CreateWithJoy1
says:
Thank you all for your condolences! My husband and I appreciate your prayers and hope you enjoy the party this week! 🙂
Twitter: artbylr
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I am deeply sorry to hear about your sister-in-law and the additional losses in your family. Thank you for all of the wonderful and thoughtful inspirations.
Twitter: Xmasdolly
says:
The wrong pic came up, but everybody knows 4M (I hope)… Love the tune you picked too. That is my favorite part of the movie. Thanks for sharing and joining us today… love that recipe… I hope you share one with us on Friday too! HUGS and have a rockin’ week! 🙂
Twitter: Xmasdolly
says:
Oooops my bad! HAPPPPPPPPYYYYY B-DAY My friend! HUGS & SMOOCHES!!!! And as you say life and death are sooo close at times my condolences on your SIL. hugs and prayers to the family.
May God bring you his peace which surpasses understanding is my prayer for you and your family during this time of loss.
My prayers and condolences to you and your family. *HUGS*
It is hard to grieve until we reach the point of the good memories washing over the loss.
I am sorry to hear about your sister-in-law.
My prayers are going out for your family.
Thank you for the refreshing Lemon Slice Cake recipe.
You have listed some great links that are really touching my heart.
May you have a blessed week.
Stopping by to thank you for featuring my post Lord, Save Me: Picking Up My (Gluten-Free) Cross! We are finally adjusting to all being wheat-free. I hope it can help someone in our situation! Blessings.
wow this took me back to my teen years and having the biggest crush n Patrick Swayze. another great talent gone too soon.