It's been a while since I've taken the time to write. My days have been consumed with the routine of life. A friend calls it a vigil, checking on my mother before work, after work, and sitting with her on my days off. I call it making the most of the time I have left... Continue Reading →
It's been over two weeks since I wrote in more than my journal. I haven't had the words to write, they are all wrapped up in my thoughts and feelings. I have been trying to process where I am at, in the midst of uncertainty. Last week, I was looking forward to writing on trust. Instead, I... Continue Reading →
Wooden door Wooden panels Not understanding Rejection Metal Pan Extension cord Tree Switch Black belt Wooden couch Sitting cross-legged In the floor Daddy is in jail Wooden panels Wooden Door Waiting Root beer floats Wooden panels Wooden door Ice Cream Park & Swings Screen door Daddy hides Visitor comes Visitor leaves Memories of home Memories... Continue Reading →
For the past two years as the New year has begun, I have turned my focus to one word I feel led to focus on during the year. The first year was about Letting Go. I spent the year processing emotions that I didn't even know I had from events I didn't even remember. It... Continue Reading →
We live in a society where people ask "how are you?," without really caring about the response. It's a passing question, where again how you truly are is ignored. You learn to put on the mask of "fine." or "great." even when the world is crashing down around you. I think that most people have... Continue Reading →
For the past several years I have spent the month of November sharing daily words of gratitude on Facebook. My list is pretty similar each year with spouse, children, grandchildren, friends, church, etc. This year, I wanted to focus on things that amaze me about God's grace, mercy, love and favor on a daily basis.... Continue Reading →
There is a Garth Brooks song that came out in 1990 "The Dance." It is a song my husband picked out for us after a breakup, when he was trying to reconcile with me. It's still appropriate because we were married, divorced and through the grace of God reconciled and have been married for sixteen... Continue Reading →
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There are areas of my life I think are hidden, But I know God sees them And he truth is I want Him to see them. I want Him to really get down In the depths of my soul And investigate my life. I want Him to expose Those places I try to hide .... Continue Reading →
I have written letters to the future me, but never to the past me. Dear J.J. First I will just let you know you will outgrow that nickname when your about sixteen. It will take a couple more decades for your family to catch on that you are serious about it. With that name change... Continue Reading →
Restoring Voice 