I haven't written much yet this year. I think my heart has been in a perpetual state of percolation. Did you know the Latin word percolare is where we get the word percolate? It means "to strain through." I read that, laughed, and thought to myself, "How appropriate." I will be honest, last year was… Continue reading New beginnings start with an invitation…
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A bit of my writing….
Our writing prompt in my writer’s group was: If someone from the future picked up your journal and read about today, what would they read? This is what I wrote. My writer’s group said I should post it as it might encourage someone right now. I hope it does. ❤️ I went for a walk… Continue reading A bit of my writing….
A poem to Welcome Fall
Oh do you feel the cold breeze blow? Promising winter chills and falling snow Whispering that leaves are changing Colors bright, colors fading Blow, breeze blow! Bring your peace Chimneys smoking, cozy fleece Cups of warmth wrapped tight in hands Sheep wool skies, a quieted land The air holds fall, winter close behind Lay back… Continue reading A poem to Welcome Fall
Walking Toward Tuesday
It has been a long 3 year road to this hysterectomy. The walking toward it was worse than the 3 days so far that I've endured walking through it. In the walking towards, I was tortured by the what, when, why, and how questions. I constantly asked myself and God if this was the right… Continue reading Walking Toward Tuesday
TWL: Just One Thing Series (Day 2)
For the remainder of December, some friends and I are choosing to see just one thing each day. We are taking our cues from Psalm 9:1-2. Join us? Here is the focus for each day: Write down one thing you're thankful for Choose to remember something good that's happened Smile Sing or listen to one song and… Continue reading TWL: Just One Thing Series (Day 2)
This Written Love Series: Just One Thing
Yesterday, a friend gently nudged my weary soul with an idea. I had just finished telling her that this is my favorite time of year, but due to the nature of my job, I don't get to pause and snuggle into the season like I used to. She understood, and said again, "Just one… Continue reading This Written Love Series: Just One Thing
What I think God really cares about, in light of this election.
As the debate began, I found myself overwhelmed with a feeling of sadness, but I don't think it was mine. Earlier in the evening, I was picking up some items at a local store and two young boys walked past me. They had their skateboards and backpacks and were talking to each other. I say… Continue reading What I think God really cares about, in light of this election.
Can I ask you a question?
Want to go on an adventure? Great! Then we need to talk about something first. It is unfortunate to me that our idea of relationship has deteriorated to a quick text, a comment under a post, or a thumbs up. Somehow the internet has made me feel like I’m reading a billboard instead of having a conversation.… Continue reading Can I ask you a question?
An Unknown Mother
This is a post I wrote last year the day before Mother's Day. It speaks of one of my most painful times, and yet it is my most popular blog post to date. Please read and share with anyone who may be an unknown mother... I am an unknown mother. I stayed seated at church… Continue reading An Unknown Mother
Trying isn’t good enough.
https://youtu.be/9EiY9Oc72oE Everyone thinks about bullies, but the truth is not many people do anything about it. Every day we cross paths with people. Some are good and some are bad, but you know who the greatest offenders are? They are the ones who don't do anything. They've picked no side, and even more dangerous is… Continue reading Trying isn’t good enough.