The Beginning Seven years ago, in the middle of January, I was sitting on our very squishy and oversized couch in our living room in Indiana with some friends. As we sat and watched TV, I distinctly remember feeling like someone was repeatedly poking me with a stick into my upper back. I shifted in… Read More Witnessing a miracle
A few nights ago, I awoke in the middle of the night. I had a headache, so I got up to eat and take medicine. After being awake several hours, I noticed my pain from postherpetic neuralgia (pain from shingles) was elevated, but I attempted to go back to sleep. My sleep was fitful at… Read More Dancing between faith and reality
During this beautiful spring season, I find myself standing in my closet, just staring at my clothes. I wonder what shirt I can wear that won’t hurt my skin. That one is too tight, that one has material that is too rough, and that one requires an undershirt which hurts my skin…this dialogue can last… Read More He sees you
Thanks to one of my friends from my real moms group, I had the opportunity today to strategically place scripture throughout my house. I decided to put the following verse in front of my kitchen sink, where I spend A LOT of time during the day. Philippians 4:11-13 “,,,for I have learned to be content… Read More The Secret to Contentment
Romans 5:2-5 “…and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. Not only that, but we rejoice in our sufferings, knowing that suffering produces endurance, and endurance produces character, and character produces hope, and hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured into our hearts through the Holy Spirit… Read More Hope
Psalm 18:1-3 “I love you, O LORD, my strength. The LORD is my rock, my fortress and my deliverer; my God is my rock, in whom I take refuge. He is my shield and the horn of my salvation, my stronghold. I call to the LORD, who is worthy of praise, and I am saved… Read More My Deliverer
Last week my son asked my husband to race him in the backyard. But when I stood in the yard ready to race with them, my son looked confused. He doesn’t remember that I love to run – it’s been that long since I have ran. We started racing and I was keeping up with… Read More New Beginnings
Matthew 11:28-29 “Come to me, ALL you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you REST. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.” This verse has been ringing in my ears these last few weeks.… Read More Because He loves me
When I transitioned from working full time as a PT to staying at home with my son, I found myself struggling to accept my new role. While I’ve always wanted to stay home with my kids and I enjoyed it, I struggled with not feeling productive enough. After working in an industry for 10 years… Read More Identity crisis
Some days I wake up and wish my life looked different than it did. I wish that I could have gotten more sleep or go for that run I have been craving or hold my kids without experiencing pain. I find myself begging God to let me escape my current lot in life. Sometimes it… Read More Contentment