This past year has been one of darkness in my heart. Heaviness. Weariness. Burden. There has been emotional unrest; sorrow without explanation. Not depression in the clinical sense, but a heaviness over me like a lead cloak. Weighing me down. An invisible iron fist laid firm upon my back. There has been physical malady. Headaches. Fatigue. Pain. Illness. Dizziness. The …
Hope for The Weary Mom Review and GIVEAWAY!!
***This giveaway is now closed*** Are you a mom? Or do you know a mom – Particularly one with kids still at home? Weary? Worn down? Need some encouragement and hope from other moms who’ve been there are there? I was so excited when I heard about the eBook Hope for the Weary Mom: Where God Meets You in Your …
Irish Rain {Repost}
I’m Reposting this today because the ideas in it have been reverberating in my mind and heart lately, so I wanted to share this again. I hope you enjoy. Mist floats in the air, creating a sheer curtain of sparkling droplets. Not a trace of breeze disturbs the magical suspension; it is a soft day. The cool, clean spray moistens …
The Gift
Thank you so much for your patience this past week as I’ve taken a bit of an unplanned break from blogging. Thank you, also, for you prayers for healing. He has answered, with a vengence. And so, when I saw today’s prompt for Five Minute Friday from The Gypsy Mama I knew it would be the prefect way to step …
Day of Tears
Some days are just a day of tears… Tears of gratitude for a life of blessings, health, love. Tears of heartbreak over goodbyes that should never have to be spoken. Tears of anger, fueled by the injustice of a cruel world bent on self-service. Tears of sorrow for friends walking valleys through which I cannot sojourn. Tears of fear…of wondering, …
Living in Wonderland
Has one of your kids ever said something that made you go HUH?! Yeah, mine too. Today I’m honored, humbled and excited to be over at Intentional By Grace sharing how a whimsical comment from my four year old while playing with her brother caught me off guard, and then made me think (as random comments from my kiddos tend …
The Trial
“Dad just collapsed!” Those words struck such a blow to my heart I nearly forgot the five month baby nursing at my breast. One year ago, my dad collapsed and the world held it’s breath. For a split second my world stood still, the deafening pounding of my heart the only sound to be heard. The next few days were …
It Takes A Village {Guest Posting at The Better Mom}
As you may have jaloused if you’ve spent any time at all in my little corner of the bloggy world, community is a big deal for me. God is revealing more and more to me each day about the importance of truly sharing life together; offering and accepting support, and being willing to make ourselves vulnerable for the sake of …
What If Wednesday – Week #2
Good Wednesday to you all! I hope the past week has found you blessed and walking through life with eyes wide open, seeing where He is working. My What If’s this week: I don’t have a whole lot to write about this week. I took more treats to the teachers (I’m aiming for every other Monday). But my heart is …
Kicking the Wall
We live about 30 minutes from a good-sized University town city. There are a couple of cinemas, a shopping mall, copious cafes, pubs, and bars. And on the southeast edge of town bordering the bay is The Prom: A long stretch of wide sidewalk right along the waterfront. No matter the weather, you will always see people out on The …