Tag Archives: strength

February 1 – Fire of Commitment: Fired Up!

Posted on February 1, 2017 by Christiana McQuain

Ever since the election I have felt burdened with worry.  I feel like we are living in a nightmare, and I have deep fear for the future of our nation and our world.  I am simply burnt out. Or am … Continue reading →

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Love Makes a Bridge: Live and Learn

Posted on September 19, 2016 by admin

When I was a child living in Tacoma, Washington, I remember watching film footage of the collapse of the Tacoma Narrows Bridge in 1940.  The bridge had only been opened a few months when wind gusts hit it the wrong … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis – The Journey

Posted on April 25, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Where are you going? We ask ourselves this question periodically as we move through life. Setting goals, checking in on how the journey is progressing, perhaps altering our course or even tweaking our mode of transportation… The truth is that … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Butterfly

Posted on April 16, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

This post is the third in a trio of posts inspired by butterflies. The first two can be found here and here. When the time comes for a newly-transformed butterfly to emerge from the darkness of its cocoon, it faces … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Yes, But You Would

Posted on April 14, 2014 by admin

My adult son Walker has a genetic disease called Sanfilippo Syndrome, which causes progressive brain damage. When he was little, Walker’s issues were minimal, and the disease is rare, so he wasn’t diagnosed until he was nine years old. When … Continue reading →

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Metamorphosis: Transformation and Strength

Posted on April 7, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

When my husband was deployed to Afghanistan and I was left at home with four young sons, it was a huge turning point for me.  I was apprehensive about what the year ahead would bring, and fearful of whether I … Continue reading →

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Sowing: The Strength Within

Posted on March 19, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Every seed is a capsule of life, containing the full potential of its parent.  Flowers, trees, shrubs, and grasses release this part of themselves each season to discover their place in the world – the new location that will become … Continue reading →

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Sowing: The Marvel of Dandelions

Posted on March 14, 2014 by Christiana McQuain

Dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are weeds, as we all know.   They are the nemesis of many a gardener, as well as those who attempt to cultivate vast, pristine lawns.  But they are also beneficial, providing food for honeybees, and unique nutritional … Continue reading →

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