Author Archives: DottieSzy

Ego-Work It!

Posted on May 24, 2022 by DottieSzy

“Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters, stand firm. Let nothing move you. Always give yourselves fully to the work of the Lord, because you know that your labor in the Lord is not in vain.” — 1 Corinthians 15:58 Once … Continue reading →

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Mémé’s Memory Quilt

Posted on February 23, 2022 by DottieSzy

“However, take care and be earnestly on your guard not to forget the things which your own eyes have seen, nor let them slip from your memory as long as you live, but teach them to your children, and to … Continue reading →

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Keep Calm and Carry On!

Posted on December 15, 2021 by DottieSzy

“Peace I leave with you, my peace I give onto you; not as the world giveth, give unto you. Let not your heart be troubled, neither let it be afraid.” – John 14:27 Many years ago, when I was beginning … Continue reading →

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Record the Squeaks!

Posted on November 15, 2019 by DottieSzy

“By wisdom a house is built, and through understanding, it is made firm; through knowledge its rooms are filled with every precious and pleasing possession” — Proverbs 24:3-4 I surprised myself with what occupied my mind those last few days … Continue reading →

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A Life of Many Colors

Posted on December 4, 2018 by DottieSzy

  “Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.” — Matthew 5:4 Over the last year, there have been many changes in my life.  Last Christmas, I did not anticipate these changes.  Sometimes God nudges us, lifting us … Continue reading →

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Lord, You Light Up My Life — Literally!

Posted on January 23, 2018 by DottieSzy

“There an angel of the Lord appeared to him in fire flaming out of a bush . . .” — Exodus 3:2 My husband and daughters seem to get a kick out of remembering otherwise fun events by the one … Continue reading →

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I Will Never Forget

Posted on November 18, 2017 by DottieSzy

“Only goodness and kindness follow me all the days of my life; and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord for years to come.” — Psalm 23:6 I was honored once again to create the Hospice Memorial Quilt … Continue reading →

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Majority rules . . . I suppose.

Posted on June 4, 2017 by DottieSzy

“And no one can say, ‘Jesus is Lord,’ except by the holy Spirit.  There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit; there are different forms of service but the same Lord; there are different workings but the … Continue reading →

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Celebration of Life and Love

Posted on November 28, 2016 by DottieSzy

“Deep waters cannot quench love, no floods sweep it away.”  — Song of Songs 8:7   Last week, McLean Home Care and Hospice (Simsbury, CT) hosted the Eighth Annual “Lights of Hope” Ceremony.  It was a wonderful celebration of honoring those who had passed … Continue reading →

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Is age just a number?

Posted on August 24, 2016 by DottieSzy

“The beginning of wisdom is:  get wisdom; at the cost of all you have, get understanding.” — Proverbs 4:7 I’m sixty years and one month today. I wanted to write about turning 60 a month ago, but just trying to wrap … Continue reading →

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