Category Archives: Elida’s thoughts on faith

The Trifecta Storm of Change! Tornadoes, Hurricanes, & Earthquakes…Oh My!

Posted on December 7, 2012 by

Change comes in a variety of ways.  Sometimes it blows through your life like a tornado, twisting, turning, and spinning things all around. Dictionary:  tornado |tôrˈnādō|noun                               … Continue reading →

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My Grandma Dottie…March 1,1927-October 23, 2012

Posted on November 14, 2012 by

My Grandma Dottie and Grandpa Wes! My Grandma Dottie died October 23, 2012.  I was in Turin, Italy..feeling like a million miles away.  The call was expected JUST NOT NOW!  I wanted time to come home, time to re-group, time … Continue reading →

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Diagnosed N.E.T.C.

Posted on September 25, 2012 by

I am dripping with sweat!  My lungs are burning and I have a grin from ear to ear.  Another song starts…I can’t do it, my legs are jello..but it’s Meringue…I love meringue and I can’t resist!  As I lean against … Continue reading →

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My Grandma…The Rockstar!

Posted on September 11, 2012 by

My dad recently wrote a heartfelt letter about his mom after getting a negative report about her cancer from a negative doctor.  Grandma’s reaction was as feisty and spirited as I expected.  She retorted over the phone…”Who does this guy … Continue reading →

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Thank God…You’re Home!

Posted on July 27, 2012 by

After 5 weeks of being at their Dad’s house, my kids just arrived home!  This is the first time since I gave birth to Emily almost 16yrs. ago that I’ve been without them for that long.  It wasn’t that they … Continue reading →

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You Are What You Think…

Posted on July 20, 2012 by

Every year people make New Year’s resolutions, and in my case, I make resolutions all year long.  I get “real serious” and “real determined” to make some major life changes.  It seems that every time I try this…I don’t fall … Continue reading →

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It’s sad, but it’s right

Posted on July 2, 2012 by

Have you ever felt like you made a decision and realized you could never go back?  It’s like you’ve walked through this door and you hear the door close behind you…you look around and there is a dark hallway ahead, … Continue reading →

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I am enough ~Elida

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

It was quite a blow when I realized (at age 30) that not everyone liked me!  I was shocked. “Why wouldn’t people like me…I’ve got a great heart, I try my best, I am genuinely interested in others, and I … Continue reading →

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