Tag Archives: christmas

Rescue

Posted on January 2, 2021 by angelastricklin

There are times of such sadness that words fail you. Times when you feel like you are sinking and there is nothing and no one to grab on to that could pull you back up. Breathless…drowning…desperate…forgotten. You may doubt things … Continue reading →

Posted in Addiction, Dealing with relapse, Marriage, Mom of girls, Prayer, the Road to Becoming | Tagged 2020, 2021, addiction, Christianity, christmas, daughters, faith, family, freedom, God, hope, journey, recovery, rescue, word of the year | Leave a comment

Fuzzy Socks…Day 28…

Posted on October 29, 2015 by angelastricklin

So remember last week when I sliced my toe open but worked out anyway? Apparently I misjudged how much blood I lost and my tennis shoe ended up becoming a chew toy for my fur baby, Buddy. I am currently still … Continue reading →

Posted in 31 Days, Family, Marriage, Mom of girls, Our Life, Write 31 Days | Tagged christmas, fuzzy socks, marriage, my wife life, write 31 days | Leave a comment

Jesus Wept

Posted on September 16, 2015 by angelastricklin

I knew I was in trouble when I read the outline in the bulletin at church Sunday…the story of Lazarus…the shortest…most powerful verse in the Bible. John 11:35 Jesus wept. The worship music…the song that left me unable to sing…mouthing … Continue reading →

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Favorite Five…Oh Who Am I Kidding…It’s So Not Friday…Gift Edition

Posted on January 21, 2015 by angelastricklin

I’m kinda hard to buy for…or so I’m told. I’ve spent years buying my own gifts. Which is great because that means I get what I really want plus I get to go shopping. There is just no negative to … Continue reading →

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And A Very Merry Facebook Christmas To You

Posted on December 29, 2014 by angelastricklin

I think many of us are guilty of two things that we would rather not admit. 1) Our Christmas did not look exactly like the pictures and/or sentiments we posted on Facebook. Only the good stuff made it online. The … Continue reading →

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Five Things I Probably Shouldn’t Say On Social Media

Posted on December 15, 2014 by angelastricklin

I have discovered over the last couple of weeks that the more tired I am, the less my filter works…And I am tired y’all… I posted on facebook this morning about how tired my suitcase is, which prompted the first … Continue reading →

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Fav Five Friday Vol.4

Posted on September 5, 2014 by angelastricklin

I have recently rediscovered my love of long lost favorite TV series… Rob makes fun of me when he catches me watching them. Whatever. I love what I love. In no particular order: Fav Five Friday TV series I would … Continue reading →

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It’s A Wonderful life

Posted on December 25, 2013 by angelastricklin

I love this movie. I haven’t watched it in years, but watching it used to be a sign that Christmas was getting close. Every time a bell rings, an angel gets his wings. Or her wings. It hardly seems … Continue reading →

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One Year From Today

Posted on December 23, 2013 by angelastricklin

Next year on December 23rd I will not be sending an “E-card” Christmas card to everyone because the husband and I decided we couldn’t spend the $100 our Christmas cards cost us this year. We’ll have a real tree again, … Continue reading →