I watched my church’s Good Friday service online tonight. I’m struggling to find the words for how I feel now. Moved doesn’t cut it. Reverent, maybe? That doesn’t feel quite the right word either… { read more }
It’s Been a Hard Month March was rough. April, only slightly better. The third anniversary of my husband’s death hit me harder than expected. The lead up is always hardest, and I expected that.… { read more }
I often see the questions posed, “How do I go on?,” “How can I feel joy again?” These are questions I’ve asked myself in my own grief. On one hand, I have a desire… { read more }
It is not unusual for me to sit on an idea for awhile, worrying that it’s just going to make me sound strange. Typically, I go ahead with it eventually only to discover many… { read more }
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 }
I feel like I’ve been a downer lately, and although being honest is part of what I’ve promised you, encouragement and hope is what I really strive to bring you. I feel bad that… { read more }
Last night Gman was at a Lunar New Year dinner at his friend’s house, so it was just Lolo and I. Alone time with each child is my favorite thing. There’s no bickering or… { 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 }