Kiki’s Corner: Dealing with life’s challenges, grief
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Life has a way of working things out, even if it feels uncertain.
Problems may seem big now, but hopefully will pass. Stay calm, be patient, and trust yourself. Unfortunately, worrying does not change the situation; it only steals your peace. Instead, focus on what you can control and take small steps.
Let's all believe that better days are coming and that at times we are stronger than we think. And let's never lose hope. With faith in God, He will take care of all of us.
Difficult times don't last, but strong people do. Life will have hard days, but God will get us through.
Staying strong and calm will help us think clearly and make better decisions, cover certain worries and solve problems.
Life is not always easy, but take a deep breath if possible, and every challenge is a chance to grow stronger and wiser. We all need to believe that better days are coming. Human nature includes emotions and weaknesses. One thing for sure: We all need time to heal after something drastic happens in our lives.
One of the most beautiful things we can do in life is help someone and expect nothing in return. Real kindness does not ask, "What will I get?" It simply asks "How can I help?"
As I grieve for my dear husband Francis, I realize that he deserves an endless thank you.
Francis, this is a thank you to a friend and my dear husband who became a safe place when I needed one the most. A friend who listened to every word, every other thought and every messy emotion without ever making me feel like a burden. A friend who became my unpaid therapist, my best supporter and the person who never stopped believing in me. He was a steady presence in my life, someone whose care and his kindness I never had to question.
His support has made difficult days easier to face and his encouragement helped to keep me going.
His love made life feel so special and a lot more meaningful, and I don't care how much time passes, I will never stop being grateful for the great 60 years of marriage we had together.
I want you to know people like you are unforgettable and very rare to find.
I would like to share with you something my friend Jeremiah Runyon shared with me that describes grief like a mess of glitter.
I'm not sure of the original source, but it's been shared online many times, describing grief as something that is everywhere, throughout your life. Once you clean it up, you think it's gone, but it keeps reappearing, sometimes in unexpected places. Eventually, you feel warmth instead of pain when you see that reminder.
It reminds you of love, a connection to someone who mattered deeply. It can be a picture, an item, a fragrance or even a certain food that person used to like or something he or she used to say. So many things are out there that will never stop reminding us of the loved one that passed. Memories never disappear, they will always be with us as long as we live.
A big thank you to the Blennerhassett Hotel for the delicious dinner and desserts for friends and family that came to the cemetery and funeral.
Till next time.
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Apricot gelatin salad
1 (6 oz.) package apricot gelatin
1 cup crushed pineapple
2 bananas, mashed
1 cup miniature marshmallows
1/2 cup pineapple juice
2 tbsp butter
3/4 cup of sugar
1 tbsp flour
1 egg, beaten
1 (8 oz.) package cream cheese
1 package whipped topping mix
Mix gelatin according to package directions, chilling until lightly thickened. Add fruit and marshmallows. Chill until firm. Combine juice, butter, sugar, flour and egg in saucepan. Cook, stirring until thickened. Add cream cheese and beat until smooth. Cool mixture. Mix topping according to package directions, add to cooled mixture. Spread mixture over gelatin and refrigerate. Serves 8-10 .
Perfect salad for summer brunch or dinner.