Something about a year that is both epic, terrible, dreadful, life changing, and memorable to the entire world, yet it became a year of forced reflection for me and so many others. I don’t always see that as a bad thing. I am going to list both for my future self and for anyone whoContinue reading “Not a Burden, but a Blessing. Reflections of 2020…”
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Hope For Widows
I do not want to lose any of these thoughts, so I am going to link my author page from Hope for Widows here. My time with them was very healing. I never want to force my words. I write when I feel inspired or even when I feel lost in my thoughts.
Sticks, Stones, and Perspective
Last Monday marked our first day back to our physical school building since spring break and all I could think about was how every other year some of the teachers would meet to walk the building and pray. This is a public school and while I’m sure not every parent would agree that it isContinue reading “Sticks, Stones, and Perspective”
The Power of a Handwritten Note
My middle had Flu B. In that week, I managed to only miss ½ a day of school while he missed 5 days. He’s old enough to rest on his own and I can check on him throughout the day. Plenty of willing family and friends to come to his rescue if needed. Only oneContinue reading “The Power of a Handwritten Note”
What if I Woke Up One Day and You Were Here
I have dreamed about this moment. What Heaven will be like. I picture you around a fire pit with a dozen or so of your closest friends. It is for some reason a very diverse group. A collection, if you will, of the many people and cultures we grew to love together through sports families,Continue reading “What if I Woke Up One Day and You Were Here”
Say Yes to Yearning
Say Yes to Yearning…a Widow’s guide to Valentine’s **Happy to contribute to Tulsa Moms! A few weeks ago my friend sent me these texts: So, yes, I have the greatest friends in the world. They know me. They know that while this could be potentially upsetting, it is what I want to hear. Say hisContinue reading “Say Yes to Yearning”
Grief’s Broken Compass
Proud to have been asked to contribute to Tulsa Moms! Grief’s Broken Compass by Jen Farley St. Patrick’s Cathedral, NYC Lighting a candle for dad. Nothing will make you more grateful for technology than a teen driver in your family. From plugging in an address to maps to tracking their locations, momContinue reading “Grief’s Broken Compass”
Warning Bell, The Wonder of a Legacy
My little sister reached out to me in July of 2017 and told me to just listen to this guy, Ryan Montbleau, and tell her it doesn’t sound like Shane. She said she had this one particular song on repeat for the last week. I am going to urge you all to go listen andContinue reading “Warning Bell, The Wonder of a Legacy”
Thanks be!
He covers me with his feathers and under His wings we find refuge. Psalms 91:4 An opportunity to share comes along once in a while. Mostly just with my students or a friend who is hurting. Well, a year ago, my longtime friend Londa asked me to share at a women’s event at her church.Continue reading “Thanks be!”
Donuts With Dads
Yesterday was a professional development day for the teachers in our district. My sister and I taught something ‘google-y’ as we tend to like to do. It’s fun and usually well-received by our peers. It’s practical information that I pray teachers will use as soon as today when they get back to class. Some ofContinue reading “Donuts With Dads”
