I tried not to roll my eyes as my therapist handed me a picture of Jesus hugging a child. I hated when she tried to connect me to my emotions…
Read MoreIn the beginning the Word- spoke.
Read MoreLove is not simple; it requires a dying to self. It is not black and white. It’s painful at times. Love is a choice.
Read MoreJoy, is a battle cry.
Read More“Peace be with you.”
Read MoreAdoption. I knew that I was adopted before I could comprehend what the word even meant.
Read MoreMeeting biological family was exciting, scary, overwhelming, painful, and joyful all in one. Some of the relationships have flourished and some have not.
Read MoreI know this role is hard.
Read MoreI never thought our first yes to foster a teen would lead to our second yes to say goodbye.
Read MoreIt is humbling to know four years ago I never saw me celebrating seven years with him and now I can’t wait to see what they next seven plus years hold.
Read MoreThis is unacceptable for me, for my children, for their future.
Read MoreI hope that in being more aware I raise my boys to rise above, to help and not hurt.
Read MoreMen do not know how to be good husbands, at least not from the start, not from the very beginning of a marriage. Why would they? Why should they? How could they possibly know how to do something well, that they had never done before?
Read MoreI think of you still. Do you think of me too?
Read MoreThis past week I unexpectedly found my beginning. My history. My roots.
Read MoreI would be lying if I said I was not still waiting for the next adventure, but I am comforted and peaceful about my wandering. I know He is directing, purposefully and intentionally, whether I realize that or not.
Read MoreI have a confession, I am a yeller. This unfortunately will not come as a shock to anyone that knows me, but I am. I hate it, but I am.
Read MoreMom guilt. Chances are, if you are a mom, you have experienced mom guilt. This insane vicious cycle of fear and anxiety as a result of over processing.
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