Dear Molly, I thought of you today. I think of you everyday. Every minute, really, as I go about the "normal" things of the day. I say "normal" because really nothing is normal anymore. Since the day you left, my life line was severed and a new one began. Sure, some things are parallel to… Continue reading If I Could Write You in Heaven
Month: April 2017
Come
Language is simply fascinating to me. In high school, Etymology was by far my favorite subject. We use language all day, every day. We communicate information, emotions, ideas, and everything that falls in-between. This year, as I reflected on where I was at and where God was sending me, I kept landing on the word… Continue reading Come
Go-To Woman
Moving to a new location brings on many challenges. We've been through the "fun" of finding a new house, figuring out where to shop, and choosing a good church. Friendships tend to grow from there. But one absolute necessity for me has always been to find my go-to mentor. You know, that lady who is… Continue reading Go-To Woman
Hot or Cold?
I have lived in the South since 2007 and the one thing I have never understood was the love for sweet tea. I feel like I am risking life and limb here by even admitting this publicly, but I just don't comprehend why people make such a big deal about it. To base your restaurant… Continue reading Hot or Cold?
Questions for the New Year
The topic of the season is resolutions. We've all made them. And we've all broken them... on January 2nd. Whether you choose to exercise more, save some money, eat healthier, read more books, or even learn a craft, January brings a time of new beginnings for so many. History lessons for you folks! Years ago,… Continue reading Questions for the New Year
Honest Ramblings
I love it when I have plans to be all spiritual and mature and then WHAM! God decides it's time for me to stop faking it and get real for a minute. By now, most people know I am anything but proper, reserved, or got it all together. It's easy to be a mess in… Continue reading Honest Ramblings
Honesty is the Best Policy
The whispering in the hallway as you pass by. The overheard snickers in the room next door. The rumors of hurtful words and spoken lies. The rejection felt as you walk past, shameful, embarrassed, and lonely. No. This is not a description of high school. This is a picture of what you can find in… Continue reading Honesty is the Best Policy
Remember
Teaching long division is like going to the doctor for an amputation and finding out there are no numbing medications. I find myself often gazing at the wall, envisioning banging my head against it so that I can feel something other than fury and frustration. (Listen, I know I need Jesus. I'm working on it.)… Continue reading Remember
‘Tis the Season
As we get closer to December 25th, the bells seem to chime louder, cookies pile higher, and the lights get brighter. We are blasted, from November 1st, with the reminder of what the average American thinks of when it comes to Christmas. I'm not talking about the birth of Christ. I am talking about the… Continue reading ‘Tis the Season
Confessions of a Reformed Nag
How many times do I have to tell him? I mean, really! It's pretty simple. All I wanted him to do is simply swing by the post office. But no, that was too much of a task to remember. Meanwhile, I am here, kids everywhere, and a house to manage. A clean house at that!… Continue reading Confessions of a Reformed Nag
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