Category Archives: Suffering/Grief

Desert Flowers

Posted on December 3, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton Think of a desert.  What comes to mind?  Endless sand, wind, sun, cactus plants….  Camels plodding along, mirages, bones, death…. But did you know that there are tiny flowers in the desert, so tiny they can hardly … Continue reading →

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4 Great Ways to Help Others through their Hard Times

Posted on November 29, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton This post is dedicated to wonderful family (including very extended family!) and friends who have been faithfully helping us through our hard times. So you know someone going through a really hard time.  Sometimes you won’t know … Continue reading →

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Homeless, the Second Time

Posted on November 24, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton Two weeks after leaving our moldy house, we found a townhouse.  We figured it would be short-term for a variety of reasons.  We just didn’t realize how short-term. 2 ½ months after moving in, I bent down … Continue reading →

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Homeless, the First Time

Posted on November 20, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton March 2010.  I had been very, very sick for almost 1 ½ years. A hidden enemy lurked beneath our flooring, in our walls, and in our crawlspace.  Every day for 2 ½ years, it had been secretly … Continue reading →

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Welcome to my new blog!

Posted on November 11, 2012 by Christa Upton

by Christa Upton I am glad to have you here, and I welcome your comments! Did you ever think that if you “followed the rules” and worked hard that you would certainly succeed in life? Have you ever been surprised … Continue reading →

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