The Mystery of Christmas Thoughts from December 9, 2022: "Today was a “new morning”. It was one of those “weeping at night, but joy comes in the morning” kind of mornings. The Christmas Spirit came and reminded me of the miracle. The events of the very first Christmas displayed hope, purpose, healing and reconciliation. Things … Continue reading Unwrapping my Healing
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Invisible Laborers
“Invisible labor.” What an interesting concept. Women have been doing it since the beginning of time. From sunrise to the burning candle. We get so much done in the silence, yet we get so much done in the chaos. We carry, deliver, nurture and grow a human in our bodies, sometimes multiple times. We walk … Continue reading Invisible Laborers
Do you think he knows?
Do you think he knows how much I love him?Do you think he knows how much I’ve fought for him?Do you think he knows how much I’ve learned for him, from him and how much I know because of him?Do you think he knows how many days and nights I’ve gone without sleep to watch … Continue reading Do you think he knows?
The Best of You – Some Costs of Caregiving
3 years ago… “When you fall in love and get married and you start a family, you set out on an adventure, but you don't see all that is ahead. For good reason. You have in mind how it'll turn out, how you'll turn out and how they'll turn out. You bring into that picture … Continue reading The Best of You – Some Costs of Caregiving
“Do not run from your pain.”
As I sat in a church service this morning, I had hoped just showing up would put me in a position to hear something, anything! To be transparent, we’ve been “church Gypsies” for a while now. Partially due to our unique circumstances and trying to find a fit, but also due to some heartbreak. We … Continue reading “Do not run from your pain.”
Peace is worth protecting.
In marriage, in your children, in society and in your soul. It’s worth protecting. “Blessed are the peacemakers…” Protecting peace means different things in different seasons. As I’m getting older, I’m finding it’s worth it to protect peace for myself even if it means other things fall apart or other people fall away. You cannot … Continue reading Peace is worth protecting.
Just like you Mama.
"May we believe that our broken vessels of motherhood could offer our children things that perfect motherhood could never give them." - Katherine Wolf - Hope Heals Just like YOU mama. As I lay here in bed at 3am, my mind wanders and it races. I think about my boys, I think about their near … Continue reading Just like you Mama.
Before and Afters
Garage clean out. Winter is the time that I start to feel smothered and trapped by the cold temperatures and short days. These feelings of angst often result in my semi-annual house detox! I temporarily lose any sense of sentimentality and am consumed by the need for breathing room. The other day, my husband took … Continue reading Before and Afters
Practical Love
13 Ways to Love a Family with Special Needs Cultivate Empathy. Sit alongside them and be okay with not having any answers. Don’t be afraid to say the wrong thing if you are coming from a place of love and encouragement. Strengthen your soul to sit in the uncertainty with them. Try not to … Continue reading Practical Love
A way out…
At times throughout my life as I’ve gone through difficult circumstances with an uncertain outcome, experienced a lot of anxiety, or am dealing with a current or past trauma – I have found my thoughts racing or am even bombarded with distracting plans and intrusive thoughts. My first reaction when those come are usually “what … Continue reading A way out…
A Voice for the Voiceless 