Squall Girl Blog
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March 27, 2025
I have bought and packed a lot of things for my children during my 25 years of motherhood—lunches, baseball bags, overnight satchels for sleepovers, vacation suitcases, and college dorm room essentials. Each item procured and packed marked a season of growing up. When you transition from their favorite stuffed animal to an iPad charger, you…
March 17, 2025
It’s 5 AM, and while most people are still sound asleep, I’m already in the kitchen, embracing the spirit of St. Patrick’s Day with some good old-fashioned comfort food. The coffee is strong, the Guinness is flowing (into the pot, not my glass—yet), and the corned beef is ready to slow cook into something magical.…
March 14, 2025
Explanation:The idiom refers to a ship that has been tipped over in the water.In this case, the crew takes action to steady the boat so that it is upright. A few years back, I was living a contented life. Moving toward twenty-five years of marriage, kids at the point of semi-independence with one in college…
February 28, 2025
As we creep into March and Mother Nature gives us a few glimpses of rising temperatures, only one thing comes to mind every year… I have limited house project time left. You see, in the boat world, there is only a small window between November and March for this to happen. November and December bring…
February 14, 2025
As Valentine’s Day approaches and as the stores fill their shelves with overpriced candy and flowers, and restaurants promote their special prix fixe menus, I have to grin and bear it because in the 32 years I have been with my husband, I have always known he has another love. One for whom he has…
January 31, 2025
Looking Back with Empathy—A Lesson from My 19-Year-Old Self Have you ever stumbled upon an old journal and cringed at your younger self’s dramatics? I did—and it was both eye-opening and humbling. As I read through pages of heartbreak, self-doubt, and over-the-top emotions, I found myself judging the 19-year-old me… until I realized something important.…
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A blog exploring the thrills and challenges of life. I’m Lynda, ready to guide you through both the storms and sunny skies with a touch of warmth and humor.
Embracing the Storm
Many storms have tested me time and time again, as they do for everyone. I’ve experienced job loss, relationship endings (both romantic and friendship), and the painful loss of my parents. But these moments are simply part of the natural cycle of life. Like rain nourishing the soil, these storms allow us to grow and flourish.
The winds of change scatter seeds of new beginnings. Amidst the chaos and darkness, a squall emerges abruptly, leaving us to wonder, “What just happened?” Yet, from these unexpected storms, we find the strength to rebuild and create something even more remarkable.
How to Navigate Life’s Storms
Life can be unpredictable, throwing us unexpected storms. How can you rebuild yourself to stand strong against the next storm? Do you constantly monitor the weather service, anxiously awaiting the next tempest? Do you reinforce your foundations with unyielding solidity, avoiding planting flowers that might be uprooted? Or do you embrace the beauty of the present, relishing in the sunshine instead of dwelling on impending storms?
These are the discussions I want to explore. If you have experienced a life-altering event, let’s delve into the life jackets you relied on for safety. Did you don them daily, cautious of every possibility, or did you just have one on hand? Did you use a flashlight in the dark with more power and a generator to keep everything constantly lit? Let’s navigate these moments together and discover the path to weathering any storm.
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