I’m learning that sometimes loving the right way doesn’t always feel right in the moment. But loving the right way is a love that acts, beyond the emotions of the now, and fights hard to see the goal at the finish. And this is my challenge. You see, I’ll admit to you … I’m a recovering […]
For When the Aching Causes Us to Look Up and Give Thanks
Aches, fever, and chills here today, bringing me a greater appreciation for health. I’ve been stopped in my tracks—my body forcing me to be still. Even in the face of all I have to accomplish, even with all the things on my to-do list (things that aren’t going to go away), all day I’ve rested under the covers […]
Trusting is a Risk {But the Sky is the Limit}
We hold hands and the sky is the limit for us. And I say that because I know. I know what it’s like to choose to lose trust. I know how high the stakes are when trust is shattered. And way back at the beginning we decided there would be no secrets. No holding back. Nothing […]
Join Me Over at (in)courage Today!!
I’m guest posting over at (in)courage today and I can’t be more excited!! One year ago I had no idea how my life was going to change, and how a new world of friends was about to be opened to me. It was last February that a friend told me about Ann Voskamp’s blog, her […]
For When You Need to Know that God is Close to Your Broken Heart {And You are Not Alone}
Well, last Friday I didn’t have internet access because I was on an island in the Bahamas, enjoying the sunshine. And this week when I checked-in to read about last Friday’s Five-Minute-Friday-community, I just couldn’t resist joining in. It’s because I believe in the word she chose–a word I long to be true of this place. I […]
Stunning Beauty {Giving Thanks for God’s Creation and our Time Away}
I’m flying at thirty six thousand feet, high above the clouds. The kids are asleep around me and I’ve just finished my second glass of tomato juice with no ice, the kind I seem to only drink when I’m on an airplane. Funny how that is! Maybe you have your favorite airplane drink too? There’s […]
Sister in Bloom Launches Today!! {With a FREE gift for You!}
Have you ever felt all alone? Have you wondered if anyone else struggled too? Or became discouraged by all that weighed upon them? Have you longed for a place where you could come and be surrounded by others who desire to stand with you in your journey? Well, I must say, I have! And I […]
On Being Affectionate and Tender-hearted
The other day, I cared for one of the most difficult patients of my career. She was jaded and volatile, hot-tempered and reactionary. She had chosen to respond to the pain and hurt of her life by maintaining a drug habit and building a rigid wall around her heart—a wall that she made impenetrable to […]
My Motherhood Journey of Love and Fear
It was sixteen years ago now, and I can still remember the beginning of my motherhood journey– them handing him to me for the first time. And I remember the feelings that flooded me in that moment, like a tidal wave crashing down. And they all stood around me smiling, our parents so happy to […]
Seeing the Gifts in the Mess
Why is it so easy to focus on what isn’t? To fix my eyes on what is lacking in the now, failing to see what is really before me? I easily notice the mess of toys on the floor, and I’m irritated. And internally I escalate. I just cleaned that area and hour ago! And I am […]
