Holidays may bring upon an old “friend” – Depression. Â Sometimes we have unrealistic expectations of what Holidays should be. Increased stress, increased commitments, and just the hustle and bustle of running around can be overwhelming. 7 WAYS TO BEAT DEPRESSION AND THE HOLIDAYS 1. Â Be easy on yourself, admit that this is a stressful time … Read more
Holidays may bring upon an old “friend”.  Here is a poem I wrote about it, and a song my friend Nashville Joe wrote.  He lives in Florida! HOLIDAY BLUES ©2013 Diana Rasmussen Holiday blues poisonous thoughts paralyzing fears unrealistic expectations wrapped with bows stockings filled with sadness hanging on the chimney with care red and … Read more
I was “visiting” my good friend Ann from A New Creation Too last night and her post just spoke to my heart. Â I could say that I feel many of the same things… So, as Christmas quickly approaches I find myself sinking pretty darned low emotionally, mentally, and physically. Like a dark cloud has settled … Read more
The Gift of His Presence Copyright 2013 Diana Rasmussen My prayer for you this Christmas Is to receive what Christ has done A baby born in a manger Has come to save everyone * Let your sorrow be turned to joy Let your ashes be turned to beauty When Christ is born inside your heart … Read more