by Krista | Jul 12, 2023 | Friends and Family, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, The Garden |
I didn’t realise how often I think of my mom until she was gone. Everyday, throughout the day, little things remind me of her. Each thought, like a beautiful flower, is now a cherished memory that I tend to with care so as not to lose it. When I think of the plants...
by Krista | Jun 18, 2023 | Friends and Family, Poetry Blog |
Today is my mother’s first birthday in heaven and I want to honour my mom by sharing with you some of the things that she loved. Even now, I see my mom in so many places and in so many ways. I see my mom in the faces of my children, and all the family that she...
by Krista | Aug 16, 2022 | Friends and Family, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, Summer, The Forest |
My parents own a little piece of property where they like to go to escape the busyness of life. It is in the middle of nowhere and covered in a small aspen forest. This summer I had the lovely opportunity to revisit this place where I have made so many happy...
by Krista | Jul 8, 2022 | Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, Summer, The Garden |
I have been pondering this lately…what does it mean to feel truly happy? Are happiness and contentment the same thing? I often feel contentment when I am doing something I enjoy. When I am standing on the sand, listening to the waves as I look out...
by Krista | May 28, 2022 | Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog, Quiet Reflection, The Sea |
When I wrote this poem, I was reflecting on the many happy memories I have accumulated over the years. I was thinking of my family and some of the wonderful moments we have spent together. I was thinking about the ways that we collect memories and store...
by Krista | May 14, 2022 | Faith, Friends and Family, Hope, Poetry Blog |
What does it mean to be blessed? Does it mean that you will be showered with happiness, goodness, riches, or success? Does it mean you will always have a happy family, perfect health and all the best things life has to offer? Does it mean that all...
