There once was a girl who, even while in her mother’s womb knew pain. While her mother carried her, there was a certain family member that did not approve of this pregnancy, and she made it a point to let the mother know it. She often made the mother cry and regret her decision to… Continue reading Accepted By the Beloved
Category: Doing Life To My Best Ability
Apple Pie, Ice Cream & Wine
This week my friend came over and we hung out twice. Even though the circumstances of this season are less than fortunate, I’m blessed to see my relationships with others growing in intimacy as a result. This particular friend has been a surprising source of blessing and encouragement. She and her husband have affirmed me… Continue reading Apple Pie, Ice Cream & Wine
Where I’m at These Days
I’ve found myself in recovery from the removal of codependent relationships. Some have lasted more than a decade. And though it is now freeing to experience life in this new and healthier way, it is also scary and makes me feel extremely vulnerable. But I guess that is how anyone feels when they’ve been addicted… Continue reading Where I’m at These Days
Fly Girl
It’s funny how you can be oblivious to certain things in your culture. You’ve grown up in it, been immersed in it since birth and are pretty immune to certain occurrences. The same goes for family culture. I am realizing in this season how much my family culture has shaped my identity. One particular way… Continue reading Fly Girl
Reflections On the Day
Can I tell you a secret? I was really worried about this weekend. I have been really worried about this season. Worried about how I will fill up so much time that is open in my schedule these days. But today was a good day. I woke up this morning to sunshine and that is… Continue reading Reflections On the Day
The NOW
I know that it is about the NOW. I go for walks. I go to bed late. I run and talk and BE. I nap and read and AM. I fill my time with activities of my choosing but usually with nothing at all. It is the season I’m in, I remind myself. It is… Continue reading The NOW
Last Day of Tutoring
For the last few months I have been volunteering with a Christian organization in my community weekly. The position was to help kids with tutoring but I ended up with an adult woman who wanted to improve her reading. While this caught me off guard I was open to being used in whatever way was… Continue reading Last Day of Tutoring
P.E.A.C.E
I woke up this morning to PEACE. Such beautiful, lovely PEACE. I have spent the last few weeks overcoming heartbreak. Dealing with rejection issues. Walking out obedience and surrender. It’s been HARD, but so needed. Needed because of the JUNK that has been in my heart that has threatened my relationship with Christ. I forgot… Continue reading P.E.A.C.E
Birthday Dinner
Yesterday I was treated to a b day dinner by two very good friends. These friends thoroughly blessed me, not just with the dinner but with their love and support during this very hard season for me. They embraced me and loved me and congratulated me for my obedience. They encouraged me and made me… Continue reading Birthday Dinner
Crossing Over
Yesterday was my 31st birthday. It was a blessed day. I took the day off work, got a much needed trim, and whipped my hair back and forth just like Willow Smith. I spoke with tons of family and friends. My phone, email and Facebook page were flooded with well wishes and blessings. I thanked… Continue reading Crossing Over