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I took this photo of a nest in a hanging plant. You may have noticed the odd egg in this robin’s nest. A cowbird laid it there. They’re a nuisance. The female is too lazy to build her own nest. Instead, she lays one in another bird’s nest and flies off, expecting the other female to sit on her egg. If the cowbird comes back to check to see if the egg is still there, she’ll damage the robin’s own eggs if it’s not. Then she never returns. After it hatches, mama robin must feed the baby cowbird. Many times, because it’s a larger bird, it will take all of the food and her own babies will starve.
I know that Mother’s Day is coming up soon. For those of you who have had the blessing of a loving mom, I am so thankful. For those who haven’t experienced a loving, nurturing mom, I am deeply sorry. I get it. That was me. Maybe on Mother’s Day this year you can start a positive tradition. Buy yourself flowers. Go for a walk. You matter.
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I think I’ll frame this diamond art in white to bring out the snow!
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This time of year in the USA is my favorite. I love fall and winter. I love hibernating. But I know it can be very difficult for many who suffer from seasonal depression. SAD is typically worse in the winter months, particularly from December to February. We have less daylight. I have a friend who experiences SAD. A therapy lamp has helped her immensely. She keeps blinds open wide during the day. She colors in her adult coloring books in winter. She goes swimming in a heated pool. We talk more on the phone together. She’s found ways to cope through the winter months. How do you get through the winter?
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I just finished this diamond art. The next one will take much longer because of its size.
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Today, I was just thinking about how good God is. Are things any different today than they were yesterday? No, not really. Same struggles. Same aches and pains. But He’s always faithful in that He never leaves me. I always feel His presence. It’s as though He laid a warm blanket over my heart. I can close my eyes and rest in Him. I feel such hope.
If there is anyone reading this who needs prayer today, please let me know. Never give up.
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#selfharmrecovery
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I finished this winter scene for a friend. I just need to frame and mat it!
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#selfharmrecovery
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Today is such a chilly day in the Ozarks. This is my favorite way to spend it by sitting near the fireplace. We’re supposed to get a hard frost tonight so I brought all of my plants inside. I hope everyone with pets keeps them indoors where it’s warm.
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#selfharmrecovery
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I love greeting the trick-or-treaters. Their costumes are so fun!🧡🧡🧡
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This is the second sea turtle picture I’ve done. Someone bought the first one!
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#selfharmrecovery
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Even under an umbrella, walking the nature trails is such an array of incredible color. It all seems so much more vibrant in the rain.
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#christian
#cptsd
#gad
#i’mhealing
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#mentalabuse
#ocd
#rapesurvivors
#selfharmrecovery
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