This is where the healing begins
Have you ever stopped and really considered the roots of a tree? Some trees go deep into the earth, and some have very shallow roots. Some are very strong and tall. Some are very small and weak. The roots are what give the trees their strength longevity. The deeper more expansive the roots, the stronger… Continue reading Rooted in Love
I just had a minor melt down…I was attempting to make chocolate chip cookie ice cream sandwiches. I went to add 3 more to the tray in the freezer and put away the ice cream. The whole tray promptly fell out!!! I caught the tray on top of the ice cram tub but, all of… Continue reading An Explosion of Love
Today was such fun. Celebrated the twins and the family (those who could come) showed up to show them some love. They showed love through hugs, gifts and just by showing up! Tonight the cousins are sleeping over and the video gaming is on! The best part of having cousins close by that you have… Continue reading A Show of Love
This mama’s heart is aching and broken. I am trying to wrap my head around this shooting in Parkland Florida. I for the life of me cannot even fathom what these people are going through. The idea of not knowing for hours where your children or spouses are. No contact, nothing but pure fear and… Continue reading A mama’s aching heart
Oh how I wish we were back in Grand Cayman. In the middle of the coldest winter we have had in 7 years, it makes me severely long for a beach. Any beach! Anyone who knows me, knows how much I love the sun and sand. The waves lapping against the shore. The salty, refreshing… Continue reading Remember your honeymoon?
I know one day I will miss it. But today I am totally exhaustified of driving my smaller humans all over creation. I am tired of coming in and out of the cold. Tired of getting interrupted every time I get into the groove of getting something accomplished. Yes, today I am grumpy. I am… Continue reading I need Jesus and a lot of grace!
This holiday season we had the privilege of celebrating my grandfathers 88th birthday. This man is one of my most favorite people in the whole wide world! His life and legacy is like no one I know. He has a servants heart, he loves and accepts and helps anyone who needs it. He is the… Continue reading What is your legacy?
Christmas 2010 went down in history as the worst best Christmas ever for me. Adam had finally finished chemotherapy and radiation 10 days before Christmas Eve. He was still feeling lousy and not eating, except through his PEG tube. I was looking forward to something normal for a change. I was looking forward to time… Continue reading The worst best Christmas ever!
Blogging everyday for 30 days is tough. I always want my messages to have meaning and substance. Some days I feel like I am just throwing words down on the page and trying to get them to make sense. Today I did a little Christmas shopping by myself. Once upon a time, when I was… Continue reading What path are you on?
Are you hurting today? Are you struggling with forgiveness? There is so much freedom in forgiveness. If you are struggling to forgive someone, you must do it. It will destroy you. It will eat you up from the inside out. It does not damage the other person. I am speaking from experience. I figured out… Continue reading Forgiveness
Sowing tears and reaping joy 