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About Gleanings from Claudia

I am a wife, mother, grandmother,sister, and friend newly introduced to grief as I lost my 32 year old daughter in an auto accident in December 2010. I am a follower of Jesus and am journeying through grief while abiding in Christ.

GLEANINGS from Claudia: On 9/11

Posted on September 11, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Jesus answered: “Watch out that no one deceives you.  For many will come in my name, claiming, ‘I am the Christ,’ and will deceive many.  You will hear of wars and rumors of wars, but see to it that you … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The ‘Mom’ Muscle

Posted on September 9, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Firsts

Posted on September 7, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“He has made everything beautiful in its time. He has also set eternity in the hearts of men; yet they cannot fathom what God has done from beginning to end.”  Ecclesiastes 3:11 In many ways I’m looking forward to being … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Grand-girls

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Fix these words of mine in your hearts and minds; tie them as symbols on your hands and bind them on your foreheads. Teach them to your children, talking about them when you sit at home and when you walk … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: The Big Change

Posted on September 2, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“Even though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil, for you are with me. . .” Psalm 23:4 As I’ve written earlier, life has changed. A lot. With Jacob and the girls … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: “Back to the Future”

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him.” Col 3:15-17 Eight months after Becky’s death life continues to change. I wonder … Continue reading →

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GLEANGINGS from Claudia: “I Will”

Posted on August 24, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. He is my God, and I will praise him, my father’s God, and I will exalt him.” Exodus 15:2 Immediately after Becky died I was drawn to … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: A Prayer as Summer Ends

Posted on August 19, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“May the Lord direct your hearts into God’s love and Christ’s perseverance.” 2nd  Thessalonians 3:5 A PRAYER AS SUMMER ENDS Summer winds down The long days are shorter, but not yet short Late summer fruit is deliciously ripe Sweet juices … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Letter to Becky

Posted on August 18, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

Dear Becky, I’ve wanted to write you again and life is hectic and busy and the time has been hard to come by.  So much has happened since the letter I wrote you just 15 weeks after you left us. … Continue reading →

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GLEANINGS from Claudia: Jacob

Posted on August 12, 2011 by Gleanings from Claudia

“I have strayed like a lost sheep. Seek your servant, for I have not forgotten your commands.” Psalms 119:176 FOR JACOB Man of strength Until the one lamb you cherished Was taken by One who owns all How the mighty … Continue reading →

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