Category: The Library
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Anniversaries
I write often about the one year marks… finding out I had cancer, the date of my surgery, etc. But I would be remiss to only mark the anniversaries of the hard things. One year ago today we received the news that my cancer had not spread to any of my organs and that I…
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Under His Wings
When I was small, my parents would read to us each night for family devotions. I don’t remember all the details, but I remember the story of a hen. It’s an old parable handed down for years, and it has stuck with me for decades now. It’s the story of a mother hen who lived…
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Shouting “One Year!”
One year ago today, my journey through treatment and healing began, and tonight I lie sleepless, tossing and turning. My mind is haunted with the mixture of emotions, memories, fears, struggles, and most of all, gratefulness for how much God has provided and protected in our home. So, please forgive my random thoughts as I…
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First Day
Last night our little family curled together in the middle of the hallway floor. Yes, the hallway floor. (I love impromptu moments like that!) Ash leaned his long form against Brian’s shoulder while Audrey snuggled in her Daddy’s arms. Micah folded up next to me with his head in my lap, and we prayed together…
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Sunday Rest
Waking up to the sounds of my little girl playing in her crib. Listening to Brian’s gentle breathing as he sleeps next to me. Hearing the soft footfalls of my Bear’s sleepy steps up to our loft to join me in my quiet moments watching the sun. Turning my ear to the whisperings of the…
A Spring of Joy 