To grieve is to be human. This is my note to self today. Because I really wanted it to be just a “normal” day today. But grief met me this morning. I had big plans to celebrate Dad’s birthday today with homemade pizzas. That was one of the things thatRead More →
Celebrate great dads because great dads deserve to be celebrated! And my Hubby definitely, fits the bill as a great dad. He leads by example, gives of himself each and every day.And points us all to Jesus. And there is absolutely nothing that he wouldn’t do for me and our kids. IRead More →
Do you do what sparks joy? At some point, I stopped doing some of things that sparked joy in my life. And one of those things was art. Years back, you could always find me sketching, drawing, painting or creating something. And although I still consider myself a creative, IRead More →
As a believer, there is no way around it, every day, every minute, every second, every hour, we need more of Jesus. Because just when I think I have enough patience, I’m met with an instance or encounter that shows me that I am still in need of more. LikeRead More →
I wonder how my Mom feels on Mother’s Day. We try to make her feel special and to show her how much she is loved and appreciated. Especially on Mother’s Day. But I wonder how she feels. She has two adult daughters on earth and two adult daughters in Heaven.Read More →
Have you ever heard the saying that your past doesn’t define you? Or someone telling you “don’t let your past define you”? I know I truly believe in this. But, it is easier said than done. And I think it’s because although we know that we are forgiven from our pastRead More →
God turns pain into purpose.It is such a powerful statement. And it is such a true statement.But can I tell you, that at one time, this statement annoyed me. Because I had experienced so much pain.And because I was so tired of so much pain. Like surely the summation ofRead More →
We are currently in Holy Week, the week leading up to the observation of Easter. When we celebrate the death, burial and resurrection of our Lord and Savior Jesus. And Passover was observed prior to Holy Week, as a time to remember how God delivered the children of Israel fromRead More →
Triggers.We all have them. Things that remind us of events that have happened in our life. Whether good or bad. Triggers.They can leave us celebrating something wonderful or they can leave us reeling over a devastation or a disappointment of the past. And at that moment our peace is potentiallyRead More →
I could care less… Have you ever heard these words?I’ve heard them a few times.And I’ve even said them a few times. Those times when you simply get tired of caring so much. Or too much. And you are just DONE. Now, I don’t know if that’s really a thing. ToRead More →