Recently I was laid up with an unexpected illness, accompanied by a level of pain I can't ever remember experiencing. On the third day I woke feeling relieved of the pain. Until I tried to ride my bike and walk, both of which were not possible, as it brought the pain back full force. However,… Continue reading Thankful Thursday -The Smallest Hope
Category: Writing
Banishing Routine – Sometimes
I recently read a blog post by Katherine Valdez called Cross-Training for Writers, and it got me to re-think my writing routine. While I thrive on routine in most areas of my life, writing is the one thing that sets me free from routine that can suffocate living. Creating stories is an escape from the real world… Continue reading Banishing Routine – Sometimes
Thankful Thursday – Golden Silence
Silence - the absence of sound, chaos, noise. That moment that lends all consuming peace and serenity. There was a time in my life when silence was anything but pleasant. It was anything but peaceful and serene. In fact, it was equal to the most obnoxious pounding. Pounding which was probably the reflection of my… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Golden Silence
Truly Admirable People
1. Jesus - Even though He was faced with every imaginable trial, the least of which would break the strongest among us, He persevered sinless. He performed miracles and gave of Himself endlessly, showing compassion equally for all, regardless of financial status, gender, race, or background. He gave the ultimate gift of Himself for those… Continue reading Truly Admirable People
Thankful Thursday – My Passions
I feel so blessed that my passions in life can also honor God. While I'm well aware that I'm not even close to perfect and I clearly make mistakes, my passion to be the best wife, mother, and grandmother I can possibly be inspires me to get my hope, strength, and guidance from God. It gives… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – My Passions
What Lies Before Us
A couple of days ago I was riding my bike, deep forest lining the trail on both sides of me. The weather was warm and breezy, the sun shining through the green leaves on my shoulders. I took in deep breaths of the fresh air as I peddled, the woodsy, mossy scent filling my lungs. I… Continue reading What Lies Before Us
Thankful Thursday – Vacations
Whether it's a vacation or staycation, it's medicine for the soul. What better therapy is there than to unplug from all things electronic and just get back to nature. To the simplest of pleasures. There is much to be said for simplicity that is best summed up not with words, but in quiet reflection. Uncomplicated living. Even for… Continue reading Thankful Thursday – Vacations
I Am a Writer
There, I said it. But those words do not come easy. I don't know why it's so hard to admit to being a writer. To be able to own it. It almost feels like arrogance as I fight to make that claim out loud. Claiming to be a writer sounds like I'm admitting to being good. … Continue reading I Am a Writer
New Month, New Life
July is just around the corner, a month that used to be a childhood favorite with 4th of July celebrations of parades lined with colorful floats and marching high school bands, the oohs and ahs while watching amazing firework displays explode and cascade into the brightest colors high in the ink sky, baseball games, watermelon,… Continue reading New Month, New Life
It’s About the People
When my boys were born, and up until they were twelve years old (it was then my oldest son informed me he was old enough to remember well enough on his own now, thank you very much) I wrote in journals for each of them, so that they, as well as me, could know and… Continue reading It’s About the People
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