It was only 3 months to the wedding, and it was time to get the invitations out. It wasn’t a big, fancy wedding, so they didn’t have to have a head count for the reception, so she had time to get the invitations addressed and mailed. Rhonda’s best friend and mother helped her address all the envelopes and put the stamps on them. They made a party of it and enjoyed pizza and wine as they worked.
Tessa–
Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses
The children decided to play a game of hide and seek. Three-year-old Bethie didn’t understand how to play, so she simply stood in plain sight in the middle of the yard. The older kids pretended not to see her and kept asking where is Bethie hiding, and she was clapping her hands and yelling, “Here I am, can’t you see me?” Everyone had a great time.
Tessa–
Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses
For the visually challenged reader, this image shows a young man in a pose of supplication, hands together and head bowed in prayer.
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At Peace
By Tessa Dean November 2022
As we waited to board our plane, I noticed a young man bowing his head in prayer. He had a cross dangling from his earring and wore something on a chain around his neck, which could have been a rosary, but I wasn’t sure as I couldn’t get a glimpse of what it was.
As he was standing in the way of the line, he was jostled quite a bit, but he didn’t stop his prayer until he was done. People had walked around him to board the plane. Finally, I saw him enter, and he seemed more at peace. He seemed calmer than before he started his prayer. The sight of him prompted me to do a prayer for our safety on the trip. I too felt more at peace afterward.
Tessa–
Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses
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I also offer a ‘Gratitude Section’ for those who like a little affirmation with their questions! It’s always optional to participate in that portion of SYW of course.
My questions this week then are:
1. Does the weather affect your mood? Yes, I find a cold, rainy/snowy day to be very depressing.
2. If a stranger smiles at you or says ‘good morning’ when they pass you in the street, do you return it? Yes, I certainly do.
3. If you had a choice of just one of these things to eat, what would it be and why? Chocolate, a sweet pastry, a plate of chips/fries (this is not a forever choice, just one instance). A sweet pastry and a sweet pastry can contain chocolate a two for one deal.
4. If you could go back to when you were a specific age, what would that be? Why? 21 because I had my first baby, and my marriage had not totally imploded yet.
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Tessa–
Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses
Welcome to my daily Three Things Challenge! Our numbers now begin with a prefix of M (the Roman numeral for 1000) and I’ve introduced a theme each week. The words can be used in a variety of contexts, so use your imagination and see where your creativity takes you. Your post doesn’t have to be connected to the theme and you can use all three words, two or just one. There are no restrictions regarding length, style, or genre, but please keep it family friendly. Tag your responses with 3TC, #threethingschallenge or TTC, and add my logo if you wish.
This week’s theme is FEARS Your three words today are: BLOOD THUNDER SPACES
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Ow!
By Tessa Dean November 2022
As I stared into the crawl space, I saw something that scared me, glowing eyes. Just then, I heard a loud clap of thunder, and as I pulled out of the area, I caught my hand on a nail, drawing blood.
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Tessa–
Advocate for mental health and invisible illnesses
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