So with this grieving thing, I am still learning as I go. Having lost before, I can say that this loss is so much different. I heard the quote that said: "What greater grief can there be for mortals than to see their children dead?"~Joan Didion I find this true. I am not belittling anyone… Continue reading One Call
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Joy
In a culture riddled with the indoctrination that you should do what makes you happy, feels good, and brings you satisfaction, it's hard to find the truth of what real joy really is. We spend thousands of dollars, hundreds of hours, and tons of energy on finding the secret to happiness. A few years ago… Continue reading Joy
Love Thy Neighbor
I will never, ever do this again... These were the words repeated over and over in my head last week as my girls and I tried to hop on a Space-A flight to Germany to see my husband. The military life is a challenging and sacrificing one, but there are some perks. One advantage is the ability,… Continue reading Love Thy Neighbor
They Are Not Mine
This story begins with my daughter in a drainage pipe. Yes, you read that correctly. My six-year-old, coaxed by her ten-year-old sister, decided it a good idea to crawl through the drainage pipe at the end of our driveway. Barely small enough to fit, she and her sister got a flashlight, a rake, and a… Continue reading They Are Not Mine
He Made It Again
In first grade, our art teacher gave us the project to make a gift for our parents out of clay. We were to form it into the shape we desired it to be and then she would place it in the very hot kiln to harden into pottery. Finishing touches were made to our gifts… Continue reading He Made It Again
If I Could Write You in Heaven
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
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
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