The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
The Blog
to encourage your heart and
add a lift to your step
When You’re Upset & Want To Lash Out
I had heard enough, and felt my blood begin to boil. I couldn't remember the last time I was this upset. When someone hurts one of my babies (okay, they are 21 and 18, but they're still my babies), part of me turns into an roaring and protective momma bear. I needed...
Five Minute Friday – Weary
Happy Friday! I'm gathering with the rest of the Five Minute Friday writers today. Each week we set a timer for five minutes and write on the same one-word prompt, unedited. We meet up at Kate Motaung's place to share and encourage. It's one of my favorite parts of my...
Christmas Music & A Generous Life
The weight of the world was settling in and stopping-up my heart. Cancer. Death. Lay offs. Wars and rumors of wars. Gun issues. Racial tension. Political battles. Persecution. Red coffee cups. 20+ of our roof shingles blown to the ground (from nasty winds last night)....
The Real Or Edited Version?
That year our son had experienced a serious eye injury, and a great disappointment not being able to finish the soccer season because of it. Our daughter walked through an experience which put us all in uncharted waters. My husband continued to encounter painful...
When Living Becomes A Legacy
Our first Thanksgiving and Christmas celebration was yesterday. Yes, and it was wonderful. (But seriously... how can Thanksgiving and Christmas be just around the corner?? Where did October go??) My mother- and father-in-law make their annual trek south for the winter...
When It’s Hard To Hang On
She couldn't say another word. She covered her face with her hands, and the tears came cascading down her cheeks. She was dealing with more pain than I believed anyone should ever have to. Physical, emotional, and spiritual pain were colliding within her all at once....
