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Wednesday Worship: I Surrender All
Yesterday I dropped my son off for school. He ran up the steps with his friends, turned to grin and sign, “I love you”, then he was gone. He didn’t need my hand to hold or my feet to walk with him to his room. He was taking those steps of independence that I want…
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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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I Couldn’t Have Done It Without You
Okay, so I could say that about a lot of things over this past year, but this is my huge thank you to everyone who voted for my haiku because I WON! Thank you, thank you, thank you, my friends! I won a wonderful set of prizes at Rocks In My Dryer, and if I…
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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…