by admin | Jul 9, 2013 | Uncategorized
As a mom, I’ve heard this phrase often; typically preceded by four simple words- I can do it (all by myself). I relate to the proclamation given by my children, as I remember feeling the same way when I was their age. They are quite capable of doing much without...
by admin | Jul 2, 2013 | Family, Life
Late last night I prepared to wrap a birthday present for my son, today is his 12th birthday. The box was fairly large and I quickly realized I didn’t have enough paper to adequately cover it. I also knew that I was out of options. I wanted this gift to look...
by admin | Jun 20, 2013 | Family, Grief, Life, Loss
A freight train ran over me last week. I saw it in the distance and tried to tell myself that we weren’t on the same track. I wanted to deny the potential of what was looming on the horizon line. I wanted to turn the other way so I couldn’t see the puffs of steam...
by admin | Jun 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
This is the second post in the series; if you missed the first one, check it out here- Your Voice Matters- Part 1 Worship—the place where I embrace freedom, find creativity, and connect with the God who tangibly loves me. I was in my late-teens when I embarked...
by admin | Jun 10, 2013 | Uncategorized
When I was in school, I rarely raised my hand in class. I aimed for once a week. Not once a week per class, but once a week. Period. It wasn’t that I didn’t know the answer, 95% of the time I did, but I was afraid of that other 5% chance. What if I was wrong? ...
