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
Cough. Cough. Cough. Cough. Gag. Cough. “Do you think he’s okay? How long can he cough like this? Oh no. I think he’s going to throw up.” With each cough, I feel my anxiety wrapping around me like an unwanted blanket on a hot summer day. I wish I could Continue Reading
As I prepare for the best Birthday party ever, may I remember the Why. The Reason. The Privilege. The Joy. The Ultimate Gift.
I have been overwhelmed to tears on multiple occasions today. As I drove back from dropping the kids off at school, I looked the Christmas decorations on the homes and thought, “I get to do this.” I get to experience the joy of Christmas. As the tears welled up in Continue Reading
This morning, I awoke to the sound of my husband’s shoes hitting the hardwood floors. Clippity Clop. Clippity Clop. I opened my eyes, stretched my arms and slowly made my way out of bed and into the start of a brand new day. The calendar was full, but that would Continue Reading
