Like most people, I have many hopes, wishes, and prayers etched on my heart. Some are personal intentions; other times I speak to God on the behalf of others. Sometimes my prayers are about giving thanks. More often than I’d like to admit my prayers are big whine fests. In the past, I’d scribble downRead the whole post >>
Words Whispered in a Mother’s Hurting Heart
I don’t know how she does it. An aunt of mine has had to watch her oldest daughter suffer and suffer over and over again. My cousin Michelle has cystic fibrosis and lissencephaly, a rare brain formation disorder. She’s in the hospital now after major surgery, and my aunt is aching to never leave herRead the whole post >>
Blessed
I’m realizing that having blessings doesn’t always mean you’re living a blessed life or vice versa. Allow me to explain. Frequently, we see blessings as gifts, good fortune, or perhaps the fruit of hard work. By this definition, I am richly blessed. However, God’s definition of blessed is a little different, I think. A blessedRead the whole post >>
A Very Good Day Indeed
Madeline’s wishes continue to come true. This morning we discovered a thin blanket of snow on the ground. The girls were eager to play outside, so we bundled up and braved the elements. (My roots may be Northern, but I have transformed into a complete cold weather wimp.) We discovered these tiny animal prints inRead the whole post >>
Prayers for a Modern Prodigal Son
There is not time for a long back story right now, but I have a brother who is on his way Home and could use some support on his journey. Jason, my older brother, grappled with a drug addiction (pain pills, etc.) for many years. This was my family’s secret. Growing up, my friends thoughtRead the whole post >>