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Just look at us now!

By: redtentwomen June 28, 2017June 27, 2017

Day to Day, relationshipsDesert Storm, Gratitude, Listening to God, living in gratitude, Military Family, Valerie Avery6 Comments

My day began with a visit with my husband who had been in the hospital. Life had become a heavy burden for him and he wasn’t recovering well.

Buzz Off!!

By: redtentwomen April 28, 2017June 27, 2017

Day to DayAging, Influenza, Kindness, recovery from childhood abuse, recovery from illness, Valerie Avery14 Comments

Three weeks ago as I lingered between sleep and sub-consciousness, I felt an elephant sitting on my chest.

The Woman at the Lake

By: redtentwomen March 9, 2017March 5, 2017

Day to DayMiracles, Recovery from Abuse, Valerie Avery18 Comments

“No!! Please don’t leave me here with these people I don’t know!” I begged desperately for my husband not to leave.

Circles and Chosen

By: redtentwomen February 10, 2017February 9, 2017

Day to Day, relationshipsfeeling chosen, recovery from childhood abuse, relationships, Valerie Avery14 Comments

The morning began over toasted crusty artisan bread with homemade strawberry jam and French press coffee.

An Invitation to Risk

By: redtentwomen October 20, 2016October 16, 2016

relationships, The HomeDinner Party, Friendship, Gratitude, Hostessing, Invitation, Rejection, Valerie Avery6 Comments

“Can I come?” These words were a real risk for me as a young girl.

Second Chances at the Celebration Dance

By: redtentwomen September 28, 2016September 26, 2016

relationshipsAlaska, Beauty From Ashes Conference, Bridging Cultural Divides, Cultural Heritage, Family Wellness Warriors, Generations, Harm to Native Peoples, Honoring Native Peoples, Legacy, Valerie Avery4 Comments

Trails of Tears. Residential Schooling. Ground stolen by trickery. Deceit. Betrayal.

Always here.

By: redtentwomen June 8, 2016June 7, 2016

relationshipsAnniversary, Childhood Trauma, faithfulness, Family, Generations, intimacy, Legacy, Marriage, Valerie Avery, Vows, wedding4 Comments

God always comes through for me. Not always when I think I need Him. And certainly not always in the ways I ask or demand.

Sealed with an Embrace

By: redtentwomen May 5, 2016May 1, 2016

relationshipsAnniversary, Childhood Trauma, faithfulness, Family, Generations, intimacy, Legacy, Marriage, Valerie Avery, Vows, wedding10 Comments

I was in my wedding gown, veil in place, bouquet in hand, just minutes from my walk down the aisle when Mother entered my dressing room.

Is It Really Well With My Soul?

By: redtentwomen April 20, 2016April 19, 2016

Day to DayBelief, Childhood Trauma, Church, Community, God, Pastor's Wife, Valerie Avery6 Comments

“It is well with my soul” This is one of my favorite hymns. It was offered by our worship team last Lord’s Day and I struggled to sing the words.

Maybe it’s just the wind

By: redtentwomen March 18, 2016March 15, 2016

relationships, UncategorizedAbuse, Childhood Trauma, forgiveness, Healing, Heritage, Neglect, Parenting, Valerie Avery14 Comments

I remember the day my mother shared with me a little bit of her story as a young girl.