I know better than to assume I know God’s plan for my life, however I have many reasons why it is likely I will never remarry. And let me start by saying I am… { read more }
It’s strange how you can be moving right along, dealing with life well, happy even, and then BAM! It jumps out of nowhere and squeezes the air right out of your lungs. That’s grief… { read more }
How do we combat the destructive “alternative facts” that circle in our heads sometimes? … { read more }
Today would have been our 14th Wedding Anniversary. The last two years I was so broken on this day. I felt tremendous sorrow over what was, and what should have been. I would feel… { read more }
Some may see you as being stuck in grief. They may judge you. They may express, either to you or (more often) to others that it’s time to move on. 1.God understands that you… { read more }
It’s inevitable that over time, people will want and need you to be doing and feeling well. And when that time comes, even if it’s mostly true, it will feel untruthful to say it.… { read more }
My four-year respite from parenting a teenager has ended. I now have another teenager in the house. Some people, (like Jen Hatmaker) love this age. I, on the other hand, do not. I’m terrible… { read more }
Yesterday was the first full day my Extra Grace Box website was open for business. It was a long time coming, as I’ve been working on this since last March. With anything brand new,… { read more }
When I lost my husband in 2016, I experienced firsthand how lonely grief can feel. I know how isolating caregiving can be and how devastating loss is. I learned how fast life moves forward… { read more }
The world watched last week as Cindy McCain mourned the loss of her husband. All eyes were on the widow as she publicly grieved. But it’s now that my heart especially aches for her.… { read more }