Last March, my daughter declared she was the only one in our family who would have a pandemic Birthday. At that time, the statement didn’t seem ludicrous. It seemed optimistic to think she may be the only one, yet plausible. We had no clue. We had sympathy for her, and Continue Reading
Winter break is officially over, and we are settling back into our routine of getting online to learn and work. There are days when I am struck by the strangeness of it all. Even though this has been our reality for months, it still feels like a bizarre dream, or Continue Reading
Christmas is over and the countdown to the new year has begun. So long 2020. Hello 2021. Typically, there is a hope and an anticipation of better things to come that we carry with us when the countdown begins. 10. 9. 8. 7. 6. 5. 4. 3. 2. 1. Happy Continue Reading
This morning, as I was walking around the house, wiping down counters, making beds and doing the things I do at the start of the day, I had a feeling of peace wash over me. I was still in my pajamas, as I often am for hours and hours into Continue Reading
Yesterday was one of those days when things just didn’t go as I had hoped. You know the kind of day I’m talking about. It started out great. I enjoyed my quiet time, made my to-do list, and began the day with family, much like we have for the past Continue Reading
I hugged my Bible today. I picked it up and held it tightly to my chest as I thanked God for the life of the man, and his wife, who gave it to me. This man is my father-in-law. This man has had a profound impact on my life, and Continue Reading
November, the month of gratitude, is right around the corner. It’s the time of year when we collectively pause, reflect on, and express our thoughts of thanksgiving. There is much to be grateful for. Sometimes the list is like a geyser, forcefully erupting from our hearts and out of of Continue Reading
To all of the moms who have awoken in the night after just a couple hours of sleep to the sound of a crying newborn. Your body is sore from just giving birth and your mind is racing with thoughts you’ve never thought before. As you reach into the crib Continue Reading
I sat down to write today and couldn’t find the words; so I asked myself, how do I feel? And I still couldn’t find the words. My family and I are settling into a routine and are learning to embrace our new normal. Each day is similar to the last, Continue Reading
After I graduated from high school, I developed an eating disorder. It wasn’t something I set out to do. It isn’t like I woke up one morning and thought, “Hey! I think I’ll try developing an eating disorder today. That sounds like fun.” No. That’s not how it happened. My Continue Reading
