Every night at the dinner table, my family members will go around and say three things weβre thankful for. As you can imagine, my children ranging in ages from three to eight say the darnedest things. My three-year-old son Esaias whose speech is really just emerging the last three months can still get out the … Continue reading The Response to Life-Joy (38/40)
Life-Joy (37/40)
βBlessedβ is a word that is used loosely at times, where the understanding of one being such is not fully understood. There are so many connotations to that word that itβs quite hard to capture its full meaning. Most people would say that I am blessed because I have a great husband with a fantastic … Continue reading Life-Joy (37/40)
Restoration Equals Hope (36/40)
In my life God seems to be telling a story at every turn. I like telling His stories; itβs why I write. His stories bring Him glory, and even in the tiniest way, they exemplify His sovereignty over all things. In Peru, God has been writing a story since the beginning of time. We just … Continue reading Restoration Equals Hope (36/40)
Alive Again, Part 3 (35/40)
That Sunday happened to be Motherβs Day, and it was difficult not having Alex home with me and the kids. I knew he was right where he needed to be, however. I just wasnβt expecting the phone call I received from him Sunday night. Alex was told that Dadβs heart had stopped beating, but they … Continue reading Alive Again, Part 3 (35/40)
Alive Again, Part 2 (34/40)
In January 2015, the husband of a friend was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. The diagnosis for this man who was in great health came so suddenly and shockingly to everyone, but even more appalling was that it took his life just two months later. No hope was ever offered, except that of a miracle. But … Continue reading Alive Again, Part 2 (34/40)
Alive Again, Part 1 (33/40)
Writing has the power to immortalize a person in a fascinating way, I have learned. Iβve been reading my auntβs book, Starting with Goodbye: A Daughterβs Memoir of Love after Loss, over the last few weeks, savoring every minute. The book is about my grandfather, my auntβs father, about their relationship before and after his … Continue reading Alive Again, Part 1 (33/40)
Celebrating Open Doors (32/40)
Today I am celebrating. Celebrating today, celebrating my breath, celebrating my family, and most of all, celebrating Godβs loving faithfulness toward us all. This morning I hit a major milestone in my physical journey which spills over into my mental and spiritual journey as well. A year ago July 1st I weighed in and began … Continue reading Celebrating Open Doors (32/40)
From Survive To Thrive: The Art of Intentionality (31/40)
Years ago in between pregnancies when I was attempting to regain my physical stamina, I put up a picture in front of my treadmill that I could focus on for inspiration. It was a picture of me from my bachelorette party climbing a rock wall at Dickβs Sporting Goods. It was a day I remember … Continue reading From Survive To Thrive: The Art of Intentionality (31/40)
The Day My Husband Didnβt Die, Part 2 (30/40)
Almost exactly five years ago, I wrote a blog post whose title Iβd never forget. βThe Day My Husband Didnβt Die.β I can still remember exactly where I was, how I felt, what I was doing just before I wrote it. And how the Fear had gripped me. The Fear that my husband would die … Continue reading The Day My Husband Didnβt Die, Part 2 (30/40)
At War or At Peace? That is the Question. (29/40)
As a chronic sufferer of anxiety and depression, I am keenly aware of the delicate balance, or imbalance, that can arise within the human psyche. Itβs not difficult to understand how each day we are swayed by our circumstances and our emotions to either fall flat into frump or rise up to rejoice. Often, itβs … Continue reading At War or At Peace? That is the Question. (29/40)
The Art of Choosing True Life 