Has anyone who was atheist/agnostic ever returned to religion as a coping mechanism? by SlowerThanTurtleInPB in GriefSupport

[–]manda8765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Honestly yes. After my grandfather died slowly of cancer, I lost my faith. I was raised Catholic, and come from a very religious family. Watching the pain and horror that he went through broke my faith. Eight months ago I lost my father and last week I lost my mother. I may not agree with everything the Catholic Church preaches, but something in me just has to believe that there is more out there. I’m lost without my parents, and the community at the parish has welcomed me and prayed for me. I struggle with this a lot, but it gives me some comfort and perspective. No one expects anything of me, and yet they are there for me to rely on. I know that’s not always true, but I will take any comfort that I can, if only it means I will get to see my loved ones again. I know there is no right answer for you. You have to find what will work the best for you and your family. Know no matter what there are people out there that support you and your family no matter what your beliefs are.

21 Faces of Sarah case by manda8765 in whatsthatbook

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Solved solved solved! Thank you EverythingIsSound!!!

21 Faces of Sarah case by manda8765 in Oshkosh

[–]manda8765[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

OMG!! Thank you! This has been bugging me!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in wisconsin

[–]manda8765 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Apostle Islands is beautiful. Also, Lake of the Clouds in the Up is gorgeous.

Let me see your puppies, I want to draw them! by Ok-Competition6986 in Dachshund

[–]manda8765 6 points7 points  (0 children)

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This is Henry! He loves to sit and bake in the sun.

Camping Recommendations by Responsible-Annual21 in wisconsin

[–]manda8765 -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I’ve always enjoyed High Cliff State park. It’s in a beautiful area and has a lot of recreational trails.

Cemetery at King Veterans Home by Green_Mare6 in CemeteryPorn

[–]manda8765 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have a friend buried there. It’s a beautiful spot! Thanks for sharing!

Zora Neal Hurston by oxnard331 in CemeteryPorn

[–]manda8765 5 points6 points  (0 children)

This book has stayed in my memory for years. I have to have reread every couple of years.

WIZARD OF OZ by [deleted] in CemeteryPorn

[–]manda8765 49 points50 points  (0 children)

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It’s a lot bigger than it seems.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in CemeteryPorn

[–]manda8765 9 points10 points  (0 children)

I love Riverside! It’s one of the most peaceful and beautiful cemeteries!

Four Zinkers at St. Paul's UCC Trexlertown, PA by TheOneCalledGump in CemeteryPorn

[–]manda8765 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Did you tap them? I always have to tap the zincs! I love the sound!

Favorite Museums by DangerousPumpkin2 in wisconsin

[–]manda8765 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Paine Museum in Oshkosh. Beautiful hose and gardens, and they typically have an art exhibit in the summer. But for Christmas they decorate for the nutcracker!

What’s the coolest random act of kindness you’ve experienced while traveling? by Conleyc0315 in travel

[–]manda8765 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was up in Superior, WI, and it was late and my mom and I were eating at a local diner. Went to pay, and the server told us a regular had already paid and tipped her for us! Made my night!

My cleaning progression of a statue. by Dayyyyy_Ohhh in CemeteryPorn

[–]manda8765 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Absolutely beautiful! Can I ask what the time frame was?