This morning, I would like to share with you a message God has been diligently teaching me. Life has thrown me some pretty rough curve balls over the past 8 weeks, actually over the past year.  I am nearing the end of earning my Master’s in Professional Counseling, as I have followed God in his…

Last night I faced intense heartache…  I don’t feel the need to delve into the issue, but my heart felt like it had “literally” been shattered.  After bawling in my husband’s arms and crying into my pillow, my sweet husband felt sad that my heart had been hurt.  After work tonight, my husband brought me…

This old heart of mine is breaking…  fingers tapping words onto an empty screen.  Tapping words… words desperately needed to explain the pain within the innermost places of my heart. Most popular keys… “Delete”… that’s not right. “Backspace”…  too much information… too raw… Too vulnerable. My fingers continue to tap letters… letters intended to form…

As I work towards completing my counseling degree, I am realizing the importance of “emotions”.   It’s true…  Emotions are VITALLY IMPORTANT aspect of our lives! Emotions actually are God’s way of tuning you into an awareness of “What is actually going on inside of you?” and God’s way of  “Revealing our deepest needs, telling…

What is an internet troll? Wikipedia refers to a “Troll” as:  In internet slang, a troll-is a person who sows discord on the Internet by starting arguments or upsetting people.  I ask you again…. Are you an internet troll? Are you tired of internet trolls? I am an avid Facebooker.  Facebook has proven to be a…

Sweet Caroline,      Today you will turn 3 years old!  Everyday you pretend you are a princess.  I tell you, little girl, you are “most certainly” a princess.  You are God’s princess!  Everyday you not only do you proclaim, “I am a princess!”, but you tell me, “Mommy, You are a princess too!”.  Caroline,…

Getting a new puppy is a part of life for many families.  However, in our family…  getting a new puppy… is well let’s just say a… MIRACLE!!! I have always been a dog person, but my husband, to say it honestly… “CAN”T STAND DOGS!.  He is NOT a dog person. Needless to say, A few…

Tomorrow my oldest son Robby begins 7th grade at the local junior high school.  This transition, I have dreaded. I have repressed underneath feelings of worry, fear, and sadness. Today I must face this transition head on… Tomorrow is as sure as today… No longer will the act of “repression” calm my worries, fears, and…

    Fun with friends…  Caroline and her sweet friend Susanna.      

Life… What is the meaning of life? This is the million dollar question… right? All of us… live our lives… asking ourselves, “What is the meaning… the purpose of my life?” We all need a purpose… a reason… something to live for. We live our lives… Holding to people and things on Earth. Life… Is…