Posted by This word sits heavy with me at this time. Disappointment can sit heavy in our hearts for a multitude of reasons. For me, disappointment sits heavy in my heart because of expectations, hope and as the dictionary defines- emotional dissatisfaction caused by a gap between expectations and reality. Expectations in humans, in myself, and in…Read more »
Posted by I guess it is appropriate that I begin writing in 2026 during the season of Lent. Lent has brought different challenges and adventures over the last several years. I have gained clarity and growth by adding certain practices during Lent and experienced suffering in my daughter’s health challenges as well as my own recovery from…Read more »
Posted by This year my hope was to write more. This blog is mostly for myself. With all that has felt chaotic and rambled inside me, I had hope I could start to unpack by writing and gaining clarity along the way. As my word for this year has been listening, I realize, maybe, I’ve been listening…Read more »
Posted by Reading over my last post and thinking about my state of mind, body and spirit in this year alone, 3 months in, lament appears to be a theme. I believe anger walks alongside lament, many times hand in hand. Deep feelings and woundings can be greatly felt in these moments, and I am choosing to…Read more »
Posted by My garden was laid complete for the cooler weather with mulch two weekends ago. My dad helped, along with my daughter. My heart was sad to say goodbye to the everyday watering and love given and received. I could feel also how tired I was. I looked at my husband and named my readiness to…Read more »
Posted by The last two years there seems to be a song that remains with me during lent. Last year I sat and reflected deeply on “Hosanna” by Brooke Ligertwood. It remained on my heart and in my mind as I found myself sitting with the lyrics and the meaning of the words to me in my…Read more »
Posted by This past week was a big week for my daughter and for me. It was a week of new normals, great endings, and exciting tomorrows. My daughter graduated from food therapy. She went from a child who only ate applesauce and yogurt with the occasional cracker and/or ice cream to having 20+ foods under her…Read more »
Posted by I am rounding the bend of what I initially dubbed, very cynically and exhaustedly, my “surgical vacation.” Little did I know what this time would entail and the recovery process it has held. I still, most days, feel uncomfortable and have trouble sleeping. The expanders that are finished expanding are heavily anchored to my chest…Read more »
Posted by To the Women of Faith from my formative years, I say hello… again. To the Women of Faith from my formative years, I say I’m glad I found you… again. A whole-hearted thank you: To the Women of Faith from my formative years, I say thank you for the work you are doing, you have…Read more »
Posted by I continue to be cemented in the word “healing.” I initially took a few days off to attend a women’s retreat, but I did not sign up by the deadline. I had the dates approved, so I decided it was a wonderful time for a much needed staycation. Since this was scheduled for a retreat,…Read more »
The Journey Home 