When God gets us alone through suffering, heartbreak, temptation, disappointment, sickness, or by thwarted friendship - when He gets us absolutely alone, and we are totally speechless, unable to ask even one question, then He begins to teach us. Oswald Chambers Suffering, brokenness, pain - it ... Read More about ON MY KNEES
The Armor
Isaiah and I have been learning about the knights of the past (learned some things I didn't know) in our Classical Conversations classes. I have been thinking of those brave knights and all the armor they wear to protect themselves. I'm no knight, but I sure wear armor. ... Read More about The Armor
True Colors (and asking for help)
In this world of Facebook and Instagram, Twitter, and all the rest - being authentic can be a challenge. We try to show the best of ourselves on social media and at times I think put a false face on our reality. After all, everyone else seems to have the perfect family, job, ... Read More about True Colors (and asking for help)
Missing Stuart @ Alabama Christmas
We are in Alabama for our annual "Alabama Christmas!" Our third without Stuart here. It doesn't get any easier to be in a place he loved and enjoyed so much. I mean he LOVED our time here with family. I'm torn between ... Read More about Missing Stuart @ Alabama Christmas
Inside Out
Grief isn't linear! It isn't predictable! It's messy! Mine isn't the same as yours, and yours will look totally different than anyone else's. It's complicated and just plain hard. You don't get over it. You get through it - eventually. There is no time ... Read More about Inside Out