The "Funny Farm" of the Cowles family.
I've been in this box of grief for so long that I began to feel myself detach from others, and I've been just trying to survive the days. I've struggled to see the Lord working in my life or anything around me, even though I could speak words of comfort to others around me. It… Continue reading Share the Burden
We had two weddings this weekend. One a cousin and one a family so close, for many years, my girls believed they were actually cousins. One thing stood out to me this wedding weekend, looking at the guests in attendance. Our faith has been passed from generation to generation, and our God has been the… Continue reading From Generation to Generation
I was one of those people who would hear others talk about the amount time that had ticked by since their loved one had passed away and I would think to myself, "Well I'm never going to keep track, that sounds depressing!" On the 24th of August, I was working in the store of our… Continue reading Death Date
I joined a club. It's a club that no one signs up for and no one wants to be a part of. This club SUCKS (Sorry, Momma, I know you hate that word)! I joined the "Grief Club" on August 4, 2024, the day my Daddy ran to the arms of Jesus. I never wanted… Continue reading I joined a club.
Some legends are created and told for decades. The story changes, the facts are distorted and embellished, and the people in the stories become heroic, mysterious, and mythical. When legends are born, they create a life filled with unforgettable memories. They follow their calling, all the while touching lives and inspiring others to learn from… Continue reading Legends Never Die – The life of Fireball Brown
The Dictionary describes "Day One" as "the first day or very beginning of something.". US slang, Urban dictionary, describes it as "A close, longtime friend, one who has been around since the beginning.". Someone who has been there since the beginning; through the good and bad times. Someone who, no matter what, has your back. Someone who has seen the good, bad, and… Continue reading Day One
Talking about the smallest verse in the Bible today. John 11:35. "Jesus wept." The Bible records the story of resurrection of Lazarus. If you don't know the story here is a quick synopsis. Close friends of Jesus- Mary, Martha and their brother Lazarus. Lazarus was ill and Lazarus' sisters had sent word to Jesus, knowing… Continue reading Jesus grieves with us
My facebook post on Dec. 18th, 2013 “I have seen such sweet compassion come from my hubby this week by doing things for our failing Max. I have seen the gift of "comfort" in both my girls as they try to coax him to eat or drink, or by covering him with their blankets. Today… Continue reading Max’s Death
Cowles Farm 