The visitor arrived on the third Friday in September of my fifth-grade year. It slithered its way in unannounced, descending upon our home and bringing with it a canopy of sorrow. During a perfectly normal afternoon, somewhere between afternoon snacks and the excitement of Friday night football, I was introduced to ... read more
My story this far & the love of God
This is the follow up to my last post that I promised. Feel free to jump over on the link here if you didn't read the last post. I thought I was well acquainted with weakness. Having dealt with anxiety and depression for so many years has taught me how to embrace my weaknesses. Or so I thought. Funny how that ... read more
How to live fearless when your normal is gone
I've probably written this post about one-hundred times—between in my head and on the computer screen–because I haven't been able to say what I want to say exactly how I want to say it. And let me tell you, that's frustrating for someone who really loves words. Instead of the constant sound of clickity-clack on my ... read more
Where is your God now?
Why? Those 3 little letters, made into one tiny word with infinite answers. And often no answer at all. We have a love/hate relationship—that word and I—it can illuminate wonderful discoveries or leave the questioner with hopeless frustration. I have uttered this one-syllable word far more than I care to ... read more
Do you need somewhere safe to run?
I've been thinking about where I live an abnormal amount lately. We're selling our house and preparing to move, so every thought of mine is consumed with this. I love the comfort and consistency of home and if I'm being honest, I dislike hate change. And moving means change. And change isn't fun for me. Even good ... read more
How to be blessed in the busy
Fall has arrived and I couldn't be happier about it. Don't get me wrong, I enjoy the summer very much but I love Autumn. I love the smells and the colors. I love when the days get a tiny bit shorter—not too short—just enough to know it's time to eat something warm and snuggle inside. But this time of year has also found me ... read more
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