I don't like to wonder about the "what-ifs" in life. I have made it my goal to not reach the end of my days with more regrets piled up, than chances taken. While the road hasn't been straight & I've crashed and burned a few times, I would rather live fully & dream big, then … Continue reading Live well. Be well.
“Are you tired? Worn out? Burned out on religion? Come to me. Get away with me and you’ll recover your life. I’ll show you how to take a real rest. Walk with me and work with me—watch how I do it. Learn the unforced rhythms of grace. I won’t lay anything heavy or ill-fitting on … Continue reading New Year. Not New You?
One day you wake up and you're no longer young. I mean young, young. As a woman, you near a certain point where you begin to be more and more certain that you will not give birth to a child. Some women go through adulthood with that desire a distant thought or a "Eh. I … Continue reading Babies & White Picket Fences
October 2015, a little guy hung around at work, for a week or so. On Wednesday of that week, he "helped" me work. He sat on my lap, we hung out with friends, and then he played with my calculator & drew with my pens. He feel asleep there at my desk, in my arms, … Continue reading Foster Care Adventures – Part Two
Foster care and adopting a child {or children} from foster care, will not be easy. I've never done things the easy way. Not ever. So I'm game. There will be moments that are harder than anything I've seen before -- and I've seen some ugly shit. But underneath all the uncertainty and yes, even fear, … Continue reading Home
I had the privilege growing up of going to a church that had some pretty great youth leaders. In junior high we were challenged with a question. Will you follow Him no matter what it takes? I said yes. Not a doubt in my mind. I was willing to die if that's what it took. My … Continue reading Even This?
I drove my messy hair and thirsty heart here a short time ago. There are times when the pain is too much, and the ache too deep. Today? It's one of those days. Oh is it one of those days. Mother's Day brings it out in me. At least in recent years. I try hard … Continue reading Messy hair. Thirsty heart.
