When my niece was little, she always had the corner of a little blanket or burp cloth in her mouth. It was adorable. She was adorable. She’s still adorable, but she no longer walks around with a blanket. She gave up the security blanket on her timing, without coercion or bribes. I’m confident before she … Continue reading Grieving Our Way to Growth
Snow Lessons
It snowed today. I wasn’t prepared for it - mentally, physically, or emotionally. Three days ago, I was airing out my house as warm winds danced in one window and out another. I was dreaming of tan skin and flip flops and summer adventures, my mind carried away by those same warm winds. Tonight, I … Continue reading Snow Lessons
Hanging Out with Grace
About a year-and-a-half ago I met Grace - a spunky, joyful, 7-year-old girl with a love for Jesus, her daddy, and life - in that order. We were both attending camp in a new place with new people. At our first meeting with all the new faces, Grace hid behind her daddy’s legs. I hid … Continue reading Hanging Out with Grace
I Matter
I'll be honest ... my biggest struggle with blogging is that it is primarily about me. Which is unfortunate since I think it is more genuine to write about what you know. And what I know is me - my experiences, my reflections, my fears, my joys. I savor this from other writers. I love … Continue reading I Matter
It's a New Day
There’s always a lot of pressure on a new year. So many expectations that, with the turn of the calendar, everything will magically be better. We’ll no longer crave sugar. We’ll never be weak in the knees (and the wallet) at Target. We’ll live more adventures, laugh at more moments, love more people. We’re 10 … Continue reading It's a New Day
A Year Ago
Just over a year ago I was returning from a three-week vacation. It sounds wonderful. It was wonderful. Unfortunately, the catalyst to take three weeks was less than wonderful. I was on empty - once again. In 2006, I struggled with depression brought on by excessive work, nearly non-existent boundaries, lack of rest, and relationships that depleted … Continue reading A Year Ago
My Word for 2018
A few years ago, I decided to forego the annual resolution gig. Not that I was always good about making resolutions, nor keeping them. Resolutions tend to make me focus on behavioral changes which doesn't always last and often results in guilt rather than growth. Honestly, if I made it to February with a resolution intact, … Continue reading My Word for 2018
Watching Somebody Love
“Sometimes you have to watch somebody love something before you can love it yourself. It is as if they are showing you the way.” Donald Miller in Blue Like Jazz I love this line from Donald Miller’s book. Miller was talking about how some people learn to love something – like jazz music or God – because they witness … Continue reading Watching Somebody Love
Back in the Boat
Several years ago I attempted to learn to water ski. Some friends had the cabin and the connections – an awesome lady who was a professional water skier and a ski instructor. The plan came together with ease and I said yes – eager to try something to new. But there was a big part of … Continue reading Back in the Boat
I Got This, God
Several years ago I went to a counselor for the first time because I had been struggling with depression for over a year. It took me awhile to admit I needed to see someone and it was only when things got really bad that I finally made the call. I remember clearly the first session … Continue reading I Got This, God
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