My sweet friend and I embraced and crumbled into tears. It took awhile for her to get there, but after our lengthy conversation about the suicide attempt of her teenage…
Relationships
The Nerve — !
I’m a big chicken. You might, like me, be one of those moms who has a whole lot going on right now. But you’re kind of shocked at the nerve of…
From Pain to Perspective
I’ve had a rough couple of days. A girlfriend of many years said some really hurtful things to me which totally took me by surprise. I was so caught off…
A Circle of Girlfriends
Recently, my dearest friend for over 25 years honored her mother by speaking at her “Celebration of Life” memorial service. As an only child my friend enjoyed a special relationship with her…
Teen Tragedy
Tuesday was a hard, hard day. Sitting in an auditorium filled with the sounds of weeping teens and parents. The worst nightmare of every parent of a teen — a…
Getting Away — The Rest of the Story
Thought it did not seem probably or possible, recently my hubby and I finally managed to get away for a night. Now … the rest of the story. As many…
A Thousand Words
As believers we are often faced with the reality that we have failed to speak and share the love of Christ with those around us. I know this video could…
Building a Community
Community is something that I cherish, but have difficulty building most of the time. I am comfortable with just two or three really close friends and can do without the less in-depth…
Moving — the Rest of the Story
I remember the day Hubby came home from work with that look in his eye, “Well, they are moving us!” I remember thinking…I cannot do this again. If you are…
Honey, We’re Going to Move
Several years ago, I remember saying to the Lord: I love my home, I love my church, I love my life. Please don’t change anything. Well, I’m sure you can imagine…