C. S. Hall, MS, LPC, Counseling

04/05/2026

He is risen. Morning has broken. The light fog, the gentle rain. Blessed assurance, glory divine.

04/05/2026

I searched my sister's fb photos for the longest time looking for an Easter photo of us when we were probably six and three standing in my Nanny and Pa Halls back yard but I couldn't find it. The one I'm posting here of her, my younger sister and me is not an Easter picture but I cherish it as well.

What I did find and enjoy was some beautiful pictures of my sweet sister, her wonderful food pictures, her flowers, her sweet fur babies, her funnies, and just some warm real glimpses into what a sweet and authentic life she lived. She enjoyed her FB family and always had something interesting to share. Gail Meek was truly one of a kind. I love you my sweet sister.

04/03/2026

Here's a little snippet from the possum and raccoon camera. It's the first time I've seen them interact. Papa Possum just walked on up in here between those racoons like he owned the place.

You have a ringed fuzzy tail and I have a naked pink tail but we both gotta eat and we are welcome at Rere's house which makes us family so move on over cause Papa Possum wants to see what's on the menu.

04/03/2026

03/28/2026

One of the sweetest memories I have of my parents before their divorce is a day we were riding down the road in our white Galaxie Ford. All four kids in the long red leather back seat. Daddy was driving, Mama was sitting in the middle of the bench seat next to him (no seat belts or bucket seats back then). His arm was across the back of the seat around her shoulders. His left hand was hanging over the steering wheel like it was broken. He rarely held the wheel with his fingers for some reason unless he was making a turn. Funny how kids notice these small things. Gail asked where we were going and Daddy said "We are just riding along so your Mama can see the clover. She loves the clover." Then they looked at each other and smiled and we all looked out the open windows at the clover on the side of the road. Two heads hanging out one side and two hanging out the other side like happy little puppies. I never ever see clover without having that beautiful memory.

We don't know what memories we are etching into others lives. Good or bad. I don't know if any of my siblings remember that day. Two of them are in heaven so I can't ask and the only one left is not speaking to me for now so I'm just going to be content with my sweet memory. I tend to remember things happier than they did anyway. I'm so thankful God gives me joy in the simplest of things. Mama and Daddy I love you. You were a beautiful pair.

03/23/2026

I'm grateful for another day. I'm encouraged my energy will outlast my to do list. I'm soooo close to being back to basics in the house. I need to get done so I can go out and play. I have done absolutely nothing outside except set up cameras to watch the bird feeder and the bluebird house. No renters in the house yet.

I'm enjoying the footage I get from the bird feeder camera I set up. I noticed I also got a raccoon and a very large opossum or 'possum as we have always said in my family. So I decided to set up a separate feeding station and camera for them so they didn't have to audition for Cirque de Soleil to get a bite of food. If I could only figure out how to keep the squirrels away. I feed them plenty. Plenty I tell you. But no they are greedy they want to come sit on the nicely prepared table I have made for everyone else and hike their tail up in the camera while they munch down on everything until it is either all gone or spilled on the ground where their smorgasbord is served. I've tried everything I've read to deter them. Cayenne pepper, capersane pepper, those little plug in rodent deterrents, making loud noises every time I see them. They are relentless. I think they are fuzzy and cute and precious......on the ground and chasing each other round and round a tree but not in my bird and possum feeder.

They are as persistent after that forbidden food as the enemy is for our thoughts. God tells us to think on things that are pure, kind, praiseworthy, and true. I try but when it comes to squirrels sometimes I have bad thoughts. I wonder WHY when we have eagles, hawks, snakes, and coyotes, in our neighborhood and I have to keep such a watchful eye on my sweet Kitty Puss we are still overrun with SQUIRRELS!!!! Why???

Well let me see if I can end on a good note. The weather has been awesome. I hear it's going to continue to be awesome. We have our first camping trip of the season planned with some of my laughing cousins and laughing friends. Laughter is truly good medicine. Camping and laughter helped heal my hunny and me last year and we are using it as preventative medicine this year. I encourage all my clients to get outside as often as possible and breath fresh air and feel the sunshine on your face. It will truly change your body chemistry for the good. Just try not to think too much about squirrels!!!!

03/02/2026

I'm grateful for a day off. No appointments. No reason to leave the house, just follow my nose. I have plenty to do mind you but I can do it all right here in my humble abode and I'm very happy about that. I have a cabinet I bought at Walmart last weekend that needs to be put together. I have a cellular blind I bought at Lowe's Friday that needs to be hung. I have a bathroom and bedroom that have been begging for a deep clean for months. There's a long list of other things I won't bore you with. We all get stuck sometimes not doing the things we want to do and doing other things instead so today feels like a celebration of freedom to do these things that have been calling my name. No more guilt of procrastination.

All my friends are working outside
getting their yards ready for spring. I'm just not there yet. You know me. I have a hard time transitioning from one season to the next but I'll get there. We have made monthly camping reservations through June and that has helped jump start my thoughts for spring.

I'm grateful for the little bird feeder I set up with a camera. I'm enjoying watching the birds (and squirrels) enjoy the treats I put out for them. I even had a possum visit one night. So cute. I shared the link with Kade's family so he can enjoy them too.

I'm grateful to finally find my voice again. I've missed my FB friends. I've been checking in on you but just couldn't put my words together there for a while. I hope you have a wonderful day and do all you want to do today. God bless and do your best. ❤️

02/02/2026

“I read so much about the grieving process over the past month. Devoured articles on the Internet, ordered books. All of them were clear that there was no timeline for grief. They were specific about symptoms of grief—the sensations of choking, shortness of breath, feelings of emptiness, endless crying. But nothing warned me that when I wasn’t experiencing those symptoms of anguish, all that was left was a sense of meaninglessness. A great, vast gray space of nothingness. Limbo.”
― Mary Alice Monro

02/02/2026

Reminder: don’t forget to stop by the Sportsplex tomorrow to vote in the special election for our state house representative

**Special Election for Alabama House of Representatives District 38.**

The 2026 Alabama House of Representatives District 38 special election will be held on February 3, 2026, to elect the representative for Alabama's 38th House of Representatives district following the resignation of incumbent representative Debbie Wood.

• Who is running?
Hazel Floyd (D) and Kristin Nelson (R) are set to face off in Tuesday's election.

• When do polls open?
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.

• Where do I find my polling place?
The Alabama Secretary of State’s website allows you to check voter registration and the location of your polling place. You can find it here.

• What do I need to vote?
Voters must present a valid photo ID before voting. Valid forms of ID include:
- Alabama driver’s license (not expired or expired less than 60 days)
- Alabama Law Enforcement Agency digital driver’s license
- Alabama Non-Driver ID (not expired or expired less than 60 days)
- Alabama Photo Voter ID card
- State-issued ID (Alabama or any other state)
- Federal-issued ID
- U.S. Passport
- Employee ID from the federal government; state of Alabama; county; municipality, board or other entity of Alabama
- Student or employee ID from a public or private post-secondary educational institution in Alabama or other states
- Digital student or employee ID from a public or private post-secondary educational institution in Alabama or other states
- Military ID
- Tribal ID

https://oanow.com/news/local/government-politics/elections/article_4b29c2ea-7d90-4b55-86de-8cb52b6347c4.html -source=mp-homepage

Alabama NAACP

The Republican nominee Kristin Nelson and Democratic nominee Hazel Floyd will square off in Tuesday's special election to fill the District 38 seat that was vacated nearly eight months ago.

12/26/2025

I can't really gather my holiday thoughts yet but I would like to share a few of my favorite images. I'll get back to you when I can articulate my thoughts and feelings. Happy new year.

12/26/2025

Me too.