Elaine Sycks

New Week Motivation

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My college days most definitely! 4 of my favorite years ever. In class all day, at the basketball game on Friday nights, playing soccer on Saturday mornings, in church on Sunday mornings and listening to football on the radio while I wrote my research papers Sunday afternoons! And college is where I met my husbandContinue reading “I’d go back to college”

The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere

I love Revolutionary War history. What was is like to be sound asleep and in the dead of night, awake out of a sound sleep to the sound of a horse’s hooves tearing through the streets yelling that the British were coming? Henry Wadsworth Longfellow’s poem has always been one of my favorites! For, borneContinue reading “The Midnight Ride of Paul Revere”

What I believe…..

I want people to know that I am not embarrassed to say I believe in God and my faith is what sustains me. That no matter how overwhelming life can be, there is always hope. That a sense of humor can take the edge off alot of things.

Chapter 18 – “Ambush” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)

The city, usually a vibrant tapestry of bustling activity, now felt like a menacing labyrinth, each shadow a potential threat, each corner a possible ambush. He moved with a practiced stealth, his movements fluid and silent, a ghost navigating the city’s underbelly. He relied on Elena’s network of safe houses, shifting locations every few hours,Continue reading “Chapter 18 – “Ambush” (from “The Councilman’s Gambit”)”

When Faith Wrestles: Traveling the Road from Doubt to Hope

When Faith Wrestles: Traveling the Road from Doubt to Hope —reflections for seekers facing hardship. This video follows Job’s journey through doubt, despair, and resilient hope, exploring how wrestling with questions can deepen faith. If you’re struggling with grief, loss, or spiritual confusion, this piece offers solidarity, Biblical insight, and encouragement to persist in honestContinue reading “When Faith Wrestles: Traveling the Road from Doubt to Hope”

Midweek Motivational Post

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To not lose a sense of wonder

As adults we become so jaded. We have seen it all or done it all and it’s easy to lose our sense of wonder. That’s why I love Christmas so much. To be able to get caught up in the merriment, the twinkly lights, the sneaking around and hiding gifts.

I wish with all my might.,.

My first wish finally came true: my husband found a great job after almost two years of being unemployed (a hard fought lesson in why one must never give up hope) My second wish: we could have my father in law back from heaven (even if just for a vist) My third wish: that theContinue reading “I wish with all my might.,.”

My youngest son, my gentle giant

My youngest son is autistic and considered high functioning. He is 6′ 2″ and now taller than his mom! He is my man of the house when my husband and I have to be at work, looking after the pets and handling the chores. He works part-time at Target, and has the world’s biggest heartContinue reading “My youngest son, my gentle giant”