THE WONDERFUL WRITING.COM CREW!

      Isn't it amazing how much we can link up with persons on the internet and get support from them although we have never even met them in person?  I have been doing so in various groups and of course with many Bloggers.
      As a part of my journey of using writing as a grief management tool  I joined Writing.Com on January 18, 2010.  Recently I marked my first anniversary there but did not even remember this bearing in mind that it was a time when I was dealing with the death of my brother Sutcliffe.  I was so listless that I almost made my membership lapse. Thanks to Eyestar, a special member of the Power Reviewers, I continue to be a member.  I have also received Cnotes and emails with words of encouragement from several members.  
     I am truly grateful and so happy to be still a member of such a wonderful group. Here I express special thanks to Eyestar, Breaker, eskay, Sonali, A. E. Willcox and Maryann.

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A SPECIAL FIGURINE & QUOTATION

     A distant relative from Australia sent me this figurine shortly after the death of my twin sister in 2008.  As I look at it I remember this quotation - "The gift of inspiration is that God fills us with understanding and vision and enlivens our grieving spirits." - Monica Chusid, Senior Manager at SMA Consulting.

CREATIVE MONDAY BLOG HOP - CURRY CHICKEN

     Hello and welcome to Creative Mondays hosted by Clairejustineoxox and JUDY H-J'S THOUGHTS where you can link up all your creative posts each week.


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CURRY CHICKEN

     I am a big fan of chicken and like it in a variety of ways. Curry chicken is a favourite for my family.  Check out this link :- JAMAICAN CURRY CHICKEN RECIPE provided by JAMAICA Travel and Culture.com.

A GOOD TIME TO REMEMBER!

    Where did my memory go?!  I just recall that last year I received 2 awards from Albert who has a great blog How to become an Einstein? Well, it is good to remember them at a time when I need to lift my spirit. Thank you very much Albert! The awards were:

GETTING BACK ON TRACK

      There are times when you face a big challenge in life and it can certainly throw you off track. As a Freelance Writer I know what this is like as I experienced it when my twin sister died in 2008. The task now is to lift my spirit after my brother's funeral last Saturday. I will approach it with prayer, meditation, journaling, writing  reading books and of course blogging.  

       I received the beautiful journal above from my Blogger friend Maria and it will certainly come in handy.  As so many of us know, journaling helps us whether we are facing good times or bad times.  
       I strive to be positive on this blog and will definitely make every effort to do so despite my situation.  Take care and I wish you all a wonderful week.

IN DEEP REFLECTION

    Reflecting on the life of my brother Sutcliffe as we prepare for his funeral this Saturday, January 21 at the St. Mary Parish Church in Port Maria, St. Mary, Jamaica.  At different stages of his life  he was a teacher, farmer, accountant, politician and Justice of the Peace.

CREATIVE MONDAY - A BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN

Hello and welcome to Creative Mondays hosted by Clairejustineoxox and JUDY H-J'S THOUGHTS - A TWINLESS TWIN where you can link up all your creative posts each week.

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A BIRTHDAY IN HEAVEN
         Monday, January 16, would have been another birthday here on earth for my brother Sutcliffe Arthur Haughton-James. He died on December 28, 2011 but we know he will be celebrating his birthday in heaven. My family and I have been looking at pictures of him.  Below are collages I created courtesy of http://www.picturecollagesoftware.com:

                                         GONE BUT WILL NEVER BE FORGOTTEN

IN GOD I TRUST

        As I face a challenging time in my life I trust in God and find inspiration from these wonderful pins from Pinterest!

Source: thecomfortcompany.net via Lisa on Pinterest

Source: flickr.com via Celeste on Pinterest

Source: flickr.com via Celeste on Pinterest

FAITH IS THE BIRD....

"FAITH IS THE BIRD THAT FEELS THE LIGHT AND SINGS WHEN THE DAWN IS STILL DARK" - RABINDRANATH TAGORE - one of my favourite quotations.


 SOME FAVOURITE FIGURINES FROM MY COLLECTION:

   

CREATIVE MONDAY - A TRUE BIRD ENTHUSIAST

Hello and welcome to Creative Mondays hosted by Clairejustineoxox and JUDY H-J'S THOUGHTS - A TWINLESS TWIN where you can link up all your creative posts each week.

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A TRUE BIRD ENTHUSIAST!  

    I just love to see anything with a bird on it and take pleasure in arranging my bird figurines in a big display unit.  This unit now has the beautiful birds above hanging from the door knobs. I would like to publicly thank my wonderful blogger friend Maria who has a great blog Every Day Is A Country Song for sending them to me. 


   The dove is a symbol of peace and oh how I need peace perfect peace. I have been through some rather challenging times but I am fighting on, praying and hoping to find peace despite the turmoil.  Below is a close-up of them hanging on the door knobs: