My heart is broken. Words refuse to go unspoken. So many hurting people. Longing for a hidden steeple. People die… people grieve. Always afraid when people leave. People living daily with heart-wrenching trauma. Unknowingly causing deep-rooted drama. We judge the broken. Hurt the hurting and soft-spoken. We too are broken and incomplete. Yet, always thinking…

Like a shark just beneath the ocean waters, uncertainty lurks. The unknowns of the future, stealing my comfort of familiarity. Like secretive dolphins waiting to put on a good show, God waits to amaze. In times of uncertainty, my faith is challenged. My doubts shift my focus away from God, threatening to steal my firm…

The familiar sand squishes through my toes, As the familiar sensation of your hand covers mine. We walk along the same beach, Where 15 years before we walked as newly weds. Young… In love… Uncertain as to the events that lay ahead. Babies… financial struggles… graduate school, Laughter… quarrels… and undying devotion. Through the joys,…

This morning my “runner dog” took advantage of my 3 year old daughter opening the door.  The moment she opened the door, my dog “Lego”, dashed out of the house.  My 13 year old son went after the dog, but he often struggles to catch him.  The dog mistakes my son running after him, as…

The past several days, I have come down with the flu, which caused a severe sinus infection, double ear infection, tonsilitus, and bronchialitus.  Prior to coming down with this illness, I was in St. Louis taking care of a traumatic family situation.  The day I returned from St. Louis, I began feeling sick, pretty sure…

I began my internship in counseling 2 months ago.  For this reason, I have been what I refer to as “blessedly busy”!  The past 12 years I have been a stay-at-home mother and it has been a huge transition to being a working woman and momma of 4 wonderful children.  I have truly been blessed…

My son Robby wrote this a few nights ago and shared it with me this evening.  I have one young man who truly has a heart for the Lord!  I am so proud to be the mother of this amazing “blooming” writer!  I know God has big plans for Robby in the future.  I can’t…

This is a friend. I found out what a true friend… “truly”… is. Not through one single person… but through a few good women. A few good women… a few good hearts. Their hearts are a beautiful representation of the heart of God.  These beautiful women are obeying God’s call… taking on the extra stress…

Recently I have neglected my blog, but I have had a good excuse.  My Master’s Degree as a Mental Health Counselor is in it’s final stages.  I am flying out today to attend my last of my 4 on campus intensives.  I will take the CPCE National Counselor Exam January 24th…. Prayers appreciated!  When I…

Today is the 10th birthday of Christopher Lucas!  This little boy has one unique outlook on life.  He views the world in a do what’s right fashion, has a sensitive & tender heart, and is smart… and I mean smart! I wouldn’t doubt if he knew more facts than I…  Actually… he does… he amazes…