Finding Joy and Contentment in the Ordinary
When I look back at the signs, it is obvious now that Molly was suffering from her tumor months before diagnosis. Seven months prior, my role model of a student was pushing me off the edge into insanity. Her mood swings were larger than the waves of the sea and her temper was getting the… Continue reading Constraining Love
My body is riddled with scars. It's quite an ugly sight at first glance. The toll of having 3 1/2 (that's for another day) c-sections is only the beginning. I've had numerous abdominal surgeries, central lines in my neck that left vampire bites, and a couple childhood mishaps, all which left deep scars that will… Continue reading Scars
It is September, which means many things to many people. School starts in September. The fall begins only a few weeks into September. For some, there are birthdays, anniversaries, and events to celebrate. For the few that have been effected by pediatric cancer, this is the month to “Go Gold!” September is the month of… Continue reading Go Gold
Back to school time has arrived and all around we see advertisers reminding us that school is in session. The stores are sure to let us know the need for the latest fashions, shoes, and back packs. The food industry is carting out their lunch box necessities and snack packs. And throughout the nation, there… Continue reading It Is Not About Me Anymore
A new school year is upon us and I sit back thinking, "Where did the time go?" It seems that every season I say this, whether summer vacation, the holidays, when spring approaches, or when another birthday is celebrated. What am I missing? Why do the calendar pages keep flipping without warning? Busyness. It is a… Continue reading Breaking Down the Walls
It is summer and that means traveling, family, friends, and vacation. For our family that also means berry picking, swimming, and time at the lake. Almost every summer, my husband's family spends their time in the Adirondacks in N.Y. My husband says his fondest memories were spent at the camp as a kid. Of course,… Continue reading Vacation
It has been said that the hardest obstacle to overcome for people in regards to coming to God is church. We are not talking walls, steeple, pews, and pulpits. We are talking about the very bodies that warm the seats. The Church of God is an eclectic bunch of folk. It really is no wonder… Continue reading When You are Looking for God
America's Funniest Home Videos has been a family favorite around here. I know it's wrong, but there is something about watching other people mess up, fall over, and make fools out of themselves that brings this weird kind of satisfaction, making me feel not so alone in this world. The videos I enjoy the most… Continue reading Humbling parenting
The scene was one of desperation. An illness that impeded upon everyday living.The pain was great and the desperation for a cure was even greater. They were looking for a miracle. They were hoping for relief from this heavy burden they must bear on a daily basis. Acts chapter five carries us to a setting… Continue reading Shadows of Healing
They say that the pain of child labor completely vanishes once you have that child in your arms, and I can attest, that is true. For sure I remember the pain of labor, healing from a c-section, and other unmentionables, but really, those pains seem so distant once I see that full head of hair,… Continue reading Father Knows Best
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