Have you ever been hurt by the words of others? Can you think back on a time where someone made a comment to you that you still think about from time to time all these years later? What if you were the giver of those words? What if when someone answered the questions above you …
A few years ago James and I were facing a dilemma while working on a project. We started to see things we didn’t agree with and knew we needed to talk to our friends about it if we were going to stay involved. We asked to meet so we could discuss the concerns and every …
This month James and I celebrate nine years of marriage. Every year we share the highlights in our relationship and reminisce on the really great seasons we’ve walked through together. However, we also talk about the hard ones. The seasons where we experienced loss of loved ones, betrayals, and financial hardships. The seasons where we …
Have you ever worked tirelessly towards something that never seemed to work out? I was in a career that I entered into only because I was in need of a job. It wasn’t something I was planning on doing but shortly after being in that position I really started to enjoy it. In fact, I …
One night, years ago, I was laying in bed unable to go to sleep. I looked over at my sleeping husband and asked God how we will ever get through this. How will this not break us? At the height of my pain and rage, I thought to myself, “This is it. I’m done.” As …
James and I were sitting in a meeting going over a giant to-do list that ourselves and others were handling for a non-profit. We shared everything we had completed for upcoming events, social media, fundraising etc. When we were done sharing everything we did, it was everyone else’s turn to share what they completed. The …
Our son has experienced trauma for the first decade of his life- being only thirteen- that’s really all he knows. He came to us when he was nine, finally got stability, food, and a warm bed. However, he still had to deal with the lies of his birth mom, canceled visits, and the trauma when …
Your excitement for someone and something they’re experiencing and your grief for not experiencing it yourself do not have to be tied together. Let me explain A few days ago was National Sibling Day. People were posting all over social media the love they have for their siblings. Sharing photos, funny stories, and their love …
I tend to be a runner. When I’m hurt or things become hard- I withhold my feelings. I don’t take the time to talk things through and this causes me to slowly pull away. This creates distance within friendship and eventually, this distance grows until the friendship fizzles away. Have you ever believed the lie that …
Have you ever stood amongst a group of people and felt utterly inadequate? Like the list of accomplishments, awards, and initials following their names seemed daunting to your single name with zero awards? Well, that was me recently. I found myself in a circle of bloggers who’ve been writing for years, have tens of thousands …
