Blog — Timeless Ministries

How Each Enneagram Processes Grief

McKenzie SmalleyFebruary 21, 2023Comment

Having thanks when it seems impossible.

Can you still have a spirit of Thanksgiving when you world appears to be falling apart?

Juno SmalleyNovember 28, 2019Comment

Raising a hallelujah

We all have enemies, we all have questions of un belief, we all have storms, we all need a a weapon to fight off the evil one and let’s be honest… when our worlds come crashing in on us, we could all use a little bit of heaven to fight for us…

Juno SmalleySeptember 9, 2019Comment

How can you Carpe Diem?

Today, makes it 37 years that my mom was promoted to heaven. She was only 50. The following month, I emptied our family home of over 27 years, had it leased and was off to Wheaton Graduate School.

Juno SmalleyJuly 12, 2019Comment

Having a heart of Gratitude

This week I was looking for this picture to email a friend. It’s a photo of a piece of art (2ft x 3ft) hanging in my office with the word GRATITUDE. Gratitude is a simple concept, what is easy to over look, while at the same time has the ability to help me keep perspective and profoundly impacts my attitude.

Juno SmalleyJune 1, 2019Comment

What would have been 30 years

30 years ago, two independent individuals committed their lives together, not just for themselves, but to create a household of faith…

Juno SmalleyApril 29, 2019grief, anniversaryComment

The Surprise of Easter

Holidays, in general, can be difficult for those who have lost a loved one. It’s important to try not to avoid the day or pretend it’s not happening. Remembering is a way of saying I Love You!

Juno SmalleyApril 19, 2019Comment

How does Grief Affect Our Bodies Physically?

We hear so often about how the death of a loved one affects our mental health but we never hear much about how it affects our physical health! In his book, A Grief Observes, C.S Lewis said that bereavement is similar to the feeling of being ‘mildly drunk or concussed.

McKenzie SmalleyMarch 4, 2019Comment

9 Years Without A Mom

Death causes you to really think about life. It hits you like a punch in the face and when you begin to stand back up on your feet you get those occasional flashbacks of the pain and agony you felt at the initial blow. Then it goes away and every year during special times like holidays and anniversaries it hits you all over again.

McKenzie SmalleyNovember 5, 2018Comment

Mother’s Day without Bonnie

This photo was Bonnie's last Mother's Day on this side of eternity. No one thought this would be her last. So five years later we remember and we continue to move forward. It remains a little surreal at how much has changed in five years. I guess my choice in clothing hasn't (which I'm reminded of often by my wonderful and caring daughter).

Juno SmalleyMay 9, 2014Comment

Four Years In the Journey.

Sometimes it still seems surreal that someone can be such a significant part of your life, and in a moment everything changes

Juno SmalleyNovember 4, 2013Comment

A daughters thoughts- 4 years later

I’m in my 20s now (although barely), and all I can say is growing up without a mother has been nothing I ever thought it was going to be.

McKenzie SmalleyNovember 3, 2013Comment

Last Time In Church

From what I can remember, her concert may have been her last time in church - September 13th, 2009 (so what's your excuse :)...Anyway, we knew we had a long road in front of us, but I was very confident that she would be healed. We were planning for the future. Plans we already in place for her family to visit us at Christmas. Seven weeks later Bonnie was in heaven, Healed completely.

Juno SmalleySeptember 13, 2013Comment