Today I’m over at the Create Your Now podcast talking with Kerianne Wargo about grief, grace and when God’s plan is different than OUR plan for our life. Listen to it HERE As a special… { read more }
Grief is hard for people to talk about. It’s hard for those grieving, and it’s so uncomfortable for those that want to love and comfort the grieving. Why is that? I mean, it’s a… { read more }
Wooooeeeee! Life has sure been crazy lately! And by crazy I mean absolutely overwhelming. It’s been so busy with concerts, ball games, home maintenance problems, piano lessons, doctor appointments, and more. I’ve been too… { read more }
Some days, it seems I’m almost getting used to not having my husband here. I’m sobbing less and smiling more. I think of him hundreds of times each day, but with less debilitating pain.… { read more }
Throughout my marriage, my husband and I discussed some of the details related to our eventual deaths. We decided we would be cremated. We gave each other permission to remarry if love came around… { read more }
I grew up in the church. I attended Sunday School, Bible School, and went to every retreat and lock-in when I was young. I sought comfort in the church during the worst times in… { read more }
Do you ever wake up in the morning overcome with a feeling of possibility, hope and joy the day might hold? Today was like this for me. The sun was shining, the birds were… { read more }
This past weekend I was not the Mom I want to be. I was really in a royal funk. Despite the glorious weather, I just couldn’t break free from my sad, depressed mood.… { read more }
(image courtesy of Lakeside Pottery Studio) When I started writing here, I had the intent to share my raw emotions and experiences with you in hopes that it would encourage, comfort, or at least help… { read more }
Last summer, my Grandma entered her heavenly home at the age of 89. She and my Grandpa were married for close to 74 years. SEVENTY-FOUR YEARS! Can you imagine it?! Their love story was… { read more }