One day when I was sitting outside… I noticed something… A single leaf, barely hanging on to the branch, of an oak tree. So small. So brittle. Brown, withered, Pieces of it broken and missing. Slowly dying…. but still hanging on, with all of its might. All by itself, Blowing softly in the wind, and… Continue reading Fall Into Him
Tears fall, splattering onto the tips of the grass… morning dew, born from long-held sadness. Feelings pour down, like a heavy spring rain, like healing water… washing, softening, making room for something new. Emotions. Feelings. Hurt and pain. Frustration built too long, anger, resentment… all of it gathering, until it has nowhere left to go.… Continue reading Where Tears Become Gardens
Last night… was heavy. Not in silence, but in noise. Little voices, restless hearts, tiny hands needing me , all at once. Six lives, calling me “mom”, and I felt myself splitting in every direction. I love them, God, I do… But some days, love looks like exhaustion, and faith feels like trying… not to… Continue reading Help Me Overcome.
What you didn’t know,what was never said out loud,is that prayers were spoken,prayers for strength to rise again.You appeared in a time of darkness.And what you didn’t know…is that your presence became air,for someone who was gasping for breath. A fire burningslowly,fiercely,brightly.Embers flying deep into the night,as conversations kept going;smoothly,naturally,effortlessly,as if no time had passed.And… Continue reading What You Didn’t Know
Life can be so overwhelming at times. Whether you are feeling overwhelmed at school, at work, at home, or maybe it has nothing to do with any of these. Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on why you are feeling this way. Maybe you yourself aren’t feeling this way, but someone close to you… Continue reading Fight The Good Fight!
“I believe that a trusting attitude and a patient attitude go hand in hand. You see, when you let go and learn to trust God, it releases joy in your life. And when you trust God, you're able to be more patient. Patience is not just about waiting for something... it's about how you wait,… Continue reading Patience and Trust
This Is My Story 