This day fills me with so many emotions. Feelings of happiness, hurt, hope, fear, faith, but this heart just won’t give up, no matter how many times I honestly have wanted to, for so many reasons. The title of “Mother” holds a thousand responsibilities, and wears so many hats. This is a day to celebrate, …
Today marks 2 weeks post return from my Heart Quest. Heart Quest is 5 1/2 days away with a group of women, consecrated to seeking God, which (if you allow it) will cause your love for Him to grow deeper. In the weeks beforehand I was hoping for something specific from … Continue reading In Over My Head
3 years ago yesterday, my Mom, entered into her most amazing adventure, eternity. My heart is heavy, in a bitter-sweet way today. A few nights after she passed my heart was being torn apart (I will talk more of that in my book). I ran out of the restaurant we were at, and behind the … Continue reading First breath in eternity
Today I was looking back in one of my favorite journals from 10 years ago. I read through my joyous moments, unanswered prayers (at that time) tear soaked cries to God for things I wanted fixed, relationships I wanted restored, bills I needed to pay… My heart was wide open in that journal, my fears … Continue reading Time
I’m still processing Thursday night’s presentations from all these WILD women. WILD is Women In Leadership Development. Our church has helped many women find their passion or rekindling one from years ago, the thing they were born to do. As I listened to the other 16 ladies share their project through shaky voices just like mine … Continue reading This is a WILD adventure
Writing at times is a mystery. It’s something that captures the heart of your deepest thoughts, yet it can express years of our silence all at once. Those places that were to painful to speak of, to hurtful to let even a little sun shine on. Our human nature is to communicate, to let a … Continue reading For the love of writing
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