The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 3
NOTE: This is part 3 in this series, click for part 1 and for part 2 Thanksgiving Break November 22, 2021 | Monday “Those who sow with tears will reap with songs of joy. Those who go out weeping, carrying seed to sow, will return with songs of joy, carrying sheaves with them.” Psalms 126:5-6 We made it to our mountain getaway. The little [...]
The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 2
The Waiting - the Long In-between November 4, 2021 | Thursday It’s one day before my mammogram and ultra sound. One day before knowing if I’m healthy or if I have cancer. It’s been approximately one month since I tried to make this appointment. There was nothing earlier. I tried. One month seems like a long time to wait to know if you’re [...]
The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 1
The Breast Cancer Diaries | Part 1 I’m writing this journal as a way to process what’s happening and share this story with those who may want to follow along. I want to remember the details- the fear and the hope. I want to remember when I’m on the other side how God has been with me through it all. My [...]
Seeking Surf
What is it that brings you peace and freedom from fears during these Covid days? For me, it's time spent being refreshed by God's Word, reading a good book, and time at the beach. It's important to break away from the routines, the endless news cycle, and places of restriction. I try to make sure my kids get this too. I'm [...]
Where Is God?
Have you ever wondered where God is in the midst of your heartache? Growing up, I often wondered this very question. This is my story of growing up with a brother with special needs. I was asked to give this talk in person this past spring by a dear mom I know. Because of Covid that didn’t happen, but God gave me [...]
Hope Springs Eternal
Summer may be my favorite time of year, but spring holds the dearest part of my heart. Just before my brother passed away, when he was still in the hospital, God gently opened my eyes to spring. Something I hadn’t experienced in 20 years living in this tropical summerland of Florida. This is now my third spring and I am still [...]