A previous post by the same name just didn’t encompass everything I had hoped to share so I decided to do another. Because that’s what I do.
The semicolon ring above was a Christmas gift from my spouse. I stopped wearing the one before it after it became completely bent out of shape due to my inherent ability to run into walls, get my hands stuck in weird places, and overall wear and tear. But mostly wear and tear.
The semicolon is significant because it symbolizes the continuation of a story, sentence, or thought. Many people have it tattooed as a reminder of suicide awareness which is also the reason I wear it. Some may know my dad died by suicide when I was a child so this is a reminder of a life gone too soon. I’m also very aware of Veteran suicide rates; thankfully I do not know anyone personally, but I do have friends who have either struggled or know others who succumbed to their struggles.
My sister gifted me the journal above. It has beautifully organized pages and helps me get my thoughts in order. A huge plus, in my book. No pun intended. Her faith journey is so intentional – I’m trying to follow her lead.
Lastly, no bake cookies. I’m addicted. In the past 3 weeks, I’ve made no less than 4 batches of these cookies. They’re so easy and that’s the problem! Friends have even requested them – for money. I was joking when I said $5/batch. But maybe I shouldn’t have been.
Why do you run, Kel? So I can eat cookies!
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I ask you –
Do you have a symbolic piece of jewelry?
Are you a self-proclaimed cookie addict, too?
If you or anyone you know have thoughts of suicide or are struggling with mental health, please reach out to a trusted friend, coworker, significant other…anyone. There are also many organizations dedicated to helping you. You may also dial 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Help is always available.
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I want me a semi-colon ring; I love what it symbolizes.
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My other half wants to know if you make these cookies with or without peanut butter? He says that best way is no peanut butter, but with lots of walnuts.
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My recipe uses peanut butter but it sounds delicious to use walnuts instead!
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As his mother used to make and his wife has made maybe three times in the last thirty years. 😉
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I remember well when your sweet daddy died. Brian was in my class…. I believe. I remember how much he loved you kiddos! ❤️
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He did love us, I have no doubt. No matter the circumstances, we should all be talking about suicide awareness.
Thank you for your comment, Ms. Martz!
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My daughter just gave me a necklace with a Forget-Me-Not flower on it and she said to not forget her when she goes away to college this fall. I said I could never in a million years forget her. She’s the sweetest.
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Oh how sweet!!!!!
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I’m sorry you had to go through that as a kid. And I love your ring!
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After reading your posts, you also dealt with many things, too. It certainly led to a fabulous sense of humor and great writing ability. We all cope in our own ways.
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