In English (as was recited on the day of her celebration of life which took place at Santana Funeral Directors July 27th at 7 pm): Hello my name is Katerin,...
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When my grandma was reborn in Christ’s arms
My grandmother passed away this morning at 5:15 am. The first time the phone rang I didn’t answer because I was sleepy, the second time I started to worry so...
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Graves into Gardens: How to change your perspective, and thoughts on vulnerability
Have you ever seen two butterflies dancing? Have you ever felt the world stop? Their wings’ flutter frees the world into a place of mystery and beauty. You can’t help...
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Thoughts Determine Your Destiny
This last Friday I transitioned my grandmother to hospice. It was a difficult decision to make. There have been many sad moments within the last week, but also many blessed...
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How to support your friend through difficult times
Lately, I’ve seen incredible examples of what it means to support a friend through difficult times. My grandmother is really ill and visiting her at the hospital is not easy;...
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Reigniting your first love; finding gratitude in small things through difficult times
Life is about falling in love with God. About realizing who God is through your life experiences, even the difficult moments, and about learning to be thankful through suffering. Because...
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[June 2023 Life Update: Journal entries, stories, poetry]
TRIGGER WARNING: [MA Audiences Recommended Only: Raw descriptions of grandmother experiencing pain; descriptions of grandmother experiencing memory loss, descriptions of administration of medicine through rectum, descriptions of experiencing extreme emotions,...
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Why do we suffer?
The message at my church last week was titled “Act Absolutely According to God’s Will,” this week, another message was given titled, “Consider Absolute Faith as Life.” The first message...
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Jesus Doesn’t Lie; How History Repeats Itself
TRIGGER WARNING: mention of suicide (though very brief) In middle school, one of my friends came to school crying one day because she said her brother committed suicide. My best...
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Jehovah Will Accompany You and Help You Wherever You Go
Have you ever felt so tiny? So weak? So helpless? I do, especially when I play soccer! I never played soccer growing up, and I never thought I would, that...