Cynthia L. Eppley 10/10/2021 “Two roads diverged in a wood and I—I took the one less traveled by, and that has made all the difference.” Robert Frost Memories Perhaps the best family vacations are those that include the unexpected.A favorite of my childhood was a trip West.Dad had saved 6 weeks of vacationContinue reading “The Road Less Traveled”
Author Archives: Counseling from a Christian View
Steeples
“Here is the church, here is the steeple: Open the doors and see all the people!” Cynthia L. Eppley 09/19/2021 One Year One year ago started out like any other day.The end of summer, the beginning of Fall.I had been a little tired lately, but then again: who isn’t? The heat of the summer seemedContinue reading “Steeples”
First Day of School
Cynthia L. Eppley 09/10/2021 “You’re off to great places. Today is your first day! Your mountain is waiting, so get on your way!” Dr. Seuss School Days It is that time of year.If you look through our old pictures, you will find the mandatory “First Day of School” pictures.Fresh scrubbed faces, freckled with the summer sun.HugeContinue reading “First Day of School”
Perspective
Cynthia L. Eppley 08/25/2021 We recently enjoyed a 2 week vacation in California and the Pacific Northwest. Nothing changes your perspective like getting away from home. Home Pennsylvania is a large state and has many ecosystems. On one side of the state you may find wetlands and flat open fields. Drive West and you’ll findContinue reading “Perspective”
Weary
Cynthia L. Eppley 08/25/2021 Heat & Humidity When I walked out this morning the first thing that assaulted my senses was the sweltering heat. How can it be so hot so early in the morning?Aren’t the evenings supposed to cool down?Aren’t we to awaken to a refreshing new day? And then there is the humidity.LastContinue reading “Weary”
Flag Day
Cynthia L. Eppley 06/08/2021, 05/28/2020 Wreaths It all started when I saw a “Patriotic Wreath” online. It caught my interest right away: a grapevine wreath wrapped in a flag, with a flourish of greens and a bow. Just my style! But I thought: “I can make that myself! And I even have an old flagContinue reading “Flag Day”
Taps
Cynthia L. Eppley 05/31/2021 Day is Done By the time this blog is posted, it will be evening and Memorial Day celebrations will be complete. Sure, there are those gardening and mowing the lawn. But this morning there were parades and traditional celebrations. Memorial Day Memorial Day is part of our National heritage, and IContinue reading “Taps”
Backward Pictures: Take 2
Cynthia L. Eppley 05/28/2021 Beginnings I realized when I wrote Backward Pictures (See Backward Pictures) that it was a large topic. As I’ve been rolling it around in my thoughts, I realized I had to break it into two sections. For specific reasons. Littles When we look at pictures of our littles, we areContinue reading “Backward Pictures: Take 2”
Backward Pictures
Cynthia L. Eppley 05/28/2021 I’ve noticed pictures showing up that are taken from the rear view of the person. The person is walking away, and the photographer can’t resist but take the picture. I’ve done it myself. It seems a universal appeal. I asked my daughter in law why people do this? She responded:Continue reading “Backward Pictures”
When Mother’s Day is Hard
Mother’s Day is here again. So many mixed emotions on this day!
Counseling from a Christian View 