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 Life Gets Too Busy
I wore busyness like badge. No one was busier. I was proud of the busy life I led. If you asked me how I was, I would have replied, "Busy!" The busier I was, the more important I felt. Busy people get more done. Busy people are going places. Busy people have more...
The Night My Son Couldn’t See
"I can't see out of my left eye." That's something you never want to hear your child say. Life immediately came to a screeching halt. Even in the dimly lit parking lot I could see my 17-year-old son's left eye wasn't normal. His iris and pupil were both black. His...
The Difficult Side of Mother’s Day
Tomorrow, Mother's Day, can be a tough day for many. Yesterday I shared memories of my motherhood journey. I love being a mom, and I enjoy celebrating Mother's Day with my family. They usually spoil me and make me feel extra-special. But in all honesty, Mother's Day...
Five Minute Friday – Grateful
Friday has arrived and with it Five Minute Friday! Linking up with Lisa-Jo Baker and friends as we write on a one word subject for five minutes each Friday. Grammar, punctuation, editing are of no concern in these five minutes. Just pure, real, transparent writing....
My Years of Motherhood
Happy early Mother's Day to all in the sisterhood of motherhood! Living out this calling of motherhood has been my greatest challenge, and also my greatest blessing. I love being a mom! I took some time this week to reflect on the years of my motherhood thus far. I am...
The Ground We’re Standing On
Life sometimes doesn't make sense. I imagine you too, know that full well. This current season in my family's life is one of those times. I look back over the last nine months, and only by the grace of God are we still standing. Only by the grace of God can we still...