Good Morning Loves, As many of us are dealing with loss, grief, anger, frustration and confusion, it is even more important for us to experience the presence of God on a daily basis. Some of us are new believers and have not had the opportunity to cultivate our relationships in that way (believe it or…
It is well…
I tend to go back and read old journals to use it for reflection and sometimes to measure progress. It many times reminds me of God’s faithfulness, or it encourages me right where I am. On this day 4/3 in 2016 I was journaling about fear and anxiety, and although I have access to many…
No Animals at the Zoo
The world can be a scary place, but there is nothing more terrifying than planning a day for non-school aged children that ends in failure. I planned the greatest outing, and everyone was excited. We entered the zoo, and it was eerily quiet and appeared empty. Being a person that panics internally when things don’t…
Castle in the air
Because you should always share beautiful things…
I Didn’t Mean It Otis
My husband and I have been in heavy pursuit of ending Mundane Mondays. They are predictable, exhausting, and boring. One Monday we said enough is enough and my husband found a spot that plays live music every day of the week. We arrived at The Balcony Club and the place had character, and it had history….
It’s Hard to Stay Awake
People that know me understand as soon as I lay down, I’m asleep in less than five minutes. As soon as my head touches the pillow, everything goes into autopilot and my body knows, if I’m in position, it’s time to shut down immediately. In most instances, sleep comes naturally for me, and I wake…
All Roads Lead Somewhere
This week was very long, and I still find myself sitting here, early this morning, thinking. Wednesday was the most exhausting, but it provided a reminder to be flexible, to trust myself, and to embrace the twists and turns life consistently throws into my world. My husband wanted to do something nice for me. It…
Cleansing and Conditioning
It’s funny how you can discover life lessons in some of the simplest tasks. How often do you shampoo your hair? Everyday, every other, once a week, once every 2 weeks? I’m sure you are thinking, “What does that have to do with anything?” Well the purpose of washing your hair is to clean it….
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