by Amy Bretall | Jun 11, 2017 | Blog, Faith, Inspired, Life, Love
Last March, talking to my 89 year old sweet Jean, I told her I learned a new word…Paraclete. I said she probably knew it, but it was new to me. She said it sounded familiar, but couldn’t recall it. So I reviewed a little of what I just learned:...
by Amy Bretall | May 26, 2017 | Blog, Life, Love
I imagine I’ll let go of this at some point. It’s been 11 months since Jean passed. I have a stack of old silk scarves of Jean’s. I’m keeping them all together, just so, to retain her scent. The middle ones still have it. An old small hardcase...
by Amy Bretall | May 19, 2017 | Blog, Inspired, Life, Love
“The little things in life are big”- Amy Bretall. This I believe. From nature, to holding a hand of a loved one like my 89-year old sweet Jean, to a simple smile – small acts have a big impact in life. One small act I’ve been thinking about are...
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...