by Amy Bretall | Apr 16, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life, Uncategorized
The simplicity of the Cross is beautiful. I think it is the perfect uplift. What does someone see in a cross? I think it stands for hope, renewal, strength, restoration, overcoming, love…it is a beacon of Life. It is what my January 2016 words of “Live....
by Amy Bretall | Apr 9, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Life, Love
“Let me be what my sweet Jean needs.” This is what I asked for last year. Being a medical power of attorney for someone in declining health is humbling. I say this because I was in awe of the generous hearts and care I saw provided to my 89-year old Jean...
by Amy Bretall | Mar 24, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life
While walking one morning last April I found something meant for me. Has this happened to you? Finding or seeing a symbol in nature? I think this is the best kind. A large thunderstorm passed through the night before and debris was around. I almost went a different...
by Amy Bretall | Mar 12, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life, Love
Last year, one time when I called to talk with my sweet 89 year-old Jean, I asked her the difference between faith and trusting in God. Her reply? “Well, faith is something you put everything into.” She took what could be a complex topic and...
by Amy Bretall | Mar 3, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life, Love
“Thank You for Saying Yes.” These are the words the pastor said to me as I sat graveside following Jean’s service last June. He said he visited her many times when she still lived in her house and she spoke fondly of me and she loved me. We met- 22...
by Amy Bretall | Feb 26, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life
Talking with a good friend last year I shared my reading of Rick Warren’s The Purpose Driven Life book. She told me she read it a handful of years ago. Really? We used to work together and would share books we were reading, but this one was not mentioned. In...