The words were spoken in passing but now they are on repeat in my head. The words fill my mind and crowd out other thoughts. I play them over and over with the same questions spinning. Why did they say that? What did they mean by that? What did I do wrong? Hurtful words can … Continue reading
I wake to an email that breaks my heart. She tells me her story not because she wants me to solve it but because she needs someone to hear. She needs assurance she’s not alone in this. And friend, you are not alone. The God who knows the beginning from the end knows about this day. … Continue reading
Now that school is winding down and the warm days are beckoning us outside I’m finding more time to relax in our backyard and taking in some good reads. I love seeing what others are reading for the summer so I thought I would share my reading list with you. And in turn, I would … Continue reading
Sitting at the top of the hill, my heart was pounding and I wanted out of the wagon. My brother insisted I stay put and all would be fine. He wouldn’t let go of the handle and he would stop the ride at the bottom of the hill. All I could really do was hold … Continue reading
I have a confession to make. There is a saying in Christian circles that has always bugged me. Every time I hear it, I cringe. “God will never give you more than you can handle.” That is not true in my life. I always have more in my life than I can handle. If I … Continue reading
I cradled the new little one in my arms. Everything about her is small, delicate and lovely. She slept soundly against my chest and I looked down at her in amazement. With her curled up self so snug in my arms it’s easy to imagine how she could fit in her mama’s belly. Sadly, those … Continue reading
Ever have one of those days when you just want to forget about all your grown-up problems and instead just play on the floor, build with Lego’s and block out the world? Dave asked me as I was heading off to sleep, “What do you need?” and I exhaustively replied, “I need sleep! Nothing I think about, … Continue reading
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