Use What You Have
. . . . That’s the phrase my littlest daughter keeps reminding me of “use what you have, mom”. It’s the very same words that the Lord put on my heart at the beginning of the year that I kept to myself.
El-Roi: “The God Who Sees Me”
…and that still small voice said “I see you”. Ah, El-roi. “The God who sees me”. What a comfort to know that even in the midst of my trials he’s there waiting to hear from me, to comfort me. Thank you Jesus!
To Malachi, on your 5th birthday.
The memories of this day are still fresh in my mind. I can remember events from the days and hours before we found out you had left us. The time, the name of the ultrasound tech, those never ending hours of heartache. How can five years already have passed and we never got to meet? …
Never say Never again.
Every now and again I get lost in these funks. These thoughts where I seem like nothing will ever change. Things like “I’ll never be able to afford that”,”I’ll never loose this weight”, “my dream will never come true,” my “_**fill in the blank**_” will never happen. I’ve been there many times,on so many accounts, …
Deep Roots
I’ve always been amazed by trees with massive root systems, the depths they can grow, and sometimes the damage they can cause. I remember my maternal grandparents had two giant weeping willow trees in their front yard. I have vivid memories of playing under those canopies as a kid. The long arching branches hanging down …
Hope in the Unrest
Ever have those days where you wake up and you’re just feeling “meh”? You’re not sure how you got to this place when you were just sleeping… but here you are feeling very restless. Well (raising both hands) that’s me today. I’m not really sure how I got here, but I’m feeling a bit of …
Gratitude: Perspective Shift Needed
It’s that time of year where the pressure is on to have an “attitude of gratitude.” Well let me tell you…. I’m having a bad-itude. 2020 has left me feeling a little less than thankful today. Don’t get me wrong, I’ve flourished in many ways this year, and I have enjoyed many of the changes. …