As I was talking with a friend who was asking how I am doing with everything going on, the image of Jacob wrestling with God all night and then clinging to Him in desperation and refusing to let go until a blessing is given came to mind (Genesis 32:22-32). Someone who I was acquainted with, …
Tag: love
Stage 4 Melanoma – Treatment Journey #2
Hey there!! How ya doing? Treatment #2 was on 6/28. I had some girl time with my sister! Everything went smoothly on the day of treatment. And we had a fantastic dinner after! It was precious time spent together! Side effects this time around are different from treatment #1. Fatigue, irritability, foggy brain, noise sensitivity. …
Quiet.
Has the quiet ever been so deafening you can't take it? It's an oxymoron but you know what I am talking about.... I have been in a pruning season of quiet. (I would urge you to listen to this sermon about seasons of pruning.) What do I mean by this? This last year and a …
Renovations = Love
Are you familiar with The Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman? If you aren't, I encourage you to check out the link and read up on this concept. I think it is very beneficial for your relationship with your spouse as well as with your children (there is a children's version so you can learn …
#whatwearefor movement
This past Monday, March 4th, 2019, I was given the honor to speak at the MD March for life non-denominational service. My Pastor spoke at this service last year and was asked to speak at this service again this year. I was very honored, nervous, surprised, and humbled that he would give me the opportunity …
#Parentingblooper
Wow, where to start. Sleep would be nice, but that is non-existent currently. So let's start with what's on my heart right now. I failed tonight. I had a #parentingblooper moment. The season of life we are in has been tough, to put it mildly. Not only is it winter, rainy and dreary outside, but …
Depression…
*** If you are struggling with depression and/or suicidal thoughts - You are not alone. You are loved! Please reach out to someone you know and/or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255. If you don't feel comfortable calling you can send a text to 741741 and a crisis worker will text you back …
#Forgivenessmovement
My husband and I have struggles... I'm the only one right??!! 😂 But there are times - many times to be completely transparent - that I don't want to forgive him and I don't want to be the bigger person and/or admit that I'm just as much at fault, or completely at fault, and seek …
Precious Rubies 