Tag Archives: grace

When Your Heart Breaks Open

Posted on December 22, 2017 by bonnevivantelife

I tell you this to break your heart, by which I mean only that it break open and never close again to the rest of the world. -Mary Oliver There was a moment recently whereupon my heart broke wide open. … Continue reading →

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Grace in the Face of Betrayal

Posted on December 20, 2017 by bonnevivantelife

We’ve all felt betrayed or duped by people. We’ve all been hurt by people. We’ve all been disappointed by people we believed in, by people we trusted, by people we cared about. I’ve believed in people I should not have. … Continue reading →

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Grace: Always the Next Right Thing

Posted on November 27, 2017 by bonnevivantelife

I’m processing the end of a relationship, and some moments are better than others. It didn’t work out, but he’s a kind, gentle soul full of grace. That’s what attracted me to him the most. Just because it didn’t work … Continue reading →

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Walking with Bad Decisions

Posted on February 20, 2017 by bonnevivantelife

Recently I received a note letting me know My Child had made a Bad Decision. It took my breath away. Intellectually, we know our children are human, and will make Bad Decisions. We know we each made our fair share … Continue reading →

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Grace in a Tree

Posted on January 4, 2017 by bonnevivantelife

Turns out that you can invite grace into your life, into your home, but grace doesn’t automatically make your life or home calmer or better or more joyful. Continue reading →

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Grace in a Box

Posted on October 30, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

I do not go to church often because I don’t seem to find God there. I find Him at the beach, I think we are kindred spirits. I also find him at Holy Cross Abbey during silent monsatic retreats. Some … Continue reading →

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Grace, Hope & Lebenslüge

Posted on April 23, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

Lebenslüge. Life lies. What a great German phrase  a new friend shared with me. She asked me at the end of our first meeting, why I tell myself life lies, lebenslüge. I couldn’t answer her immediately because I fell in … Continue reading →

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Messy, Beautiful Pies

Posted on March 4, 2016 by bonnevivantelife

“I became a little more responsible and dependable today,” La Chica whispered to me as she walked through the front door after school. Her wonderful 9-year-old little brain operates a little different than mine does, than many other brains in … Continue reading →

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Make a Joyful Noise

Posted on December 16, 2014 by bonnevivantelife

I believe God has a sense of humor. Sometimes I think He thinks He’s funny and I respectfully disagree. This happens when one too many things go wrong at once, or when I’m faced with one too many ironies. But … Continue reading →

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I Loooove You…

Posted on October 14, 2013 by bonnevivantelife

Conditions–we place conditions and expectations on our interactions and how we operate interpersonally. We work hard for the expectation of a good salary and kudos. We do a favor expecting and hoping for one returned at a later date. We exchange … Continue reading →

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