My pastor once said, “Two things can be true at once.” Well, life is different since my mom passed away. But, it’s also the same. And it’s strange. And confusing. I miss my mom, every single second of every single day. Something happens, good or bad, and my first thought is still to call and … Continue reading The Different Same
We all need a little Jesus…
Even in the midst of the most diverse crowd, Jesus is there. I follow a pastor from a small town in South Carolina on Facebook and Instagram. He popped up on my feed one day, and it was like a lightning strike to my spirit. I felt an immediate connection to him and the message … Continue reading We all need a little Jesus…
The Rich Poor
“You can be anything you want.” What a crock of crud!!! I’ve wanted to be independently wealthy for the better part of three decades, and I’m still poor. Not poor enough to qualify for any type of public assistance, food stamps, or medical insurance. Just poor enough to survive paycheck to paycheck, one illness away … Continue reading The Rich Poor
I Hate Rollercoasters
Do you like rollercoasters? I don't. I'm not talking about rides at amusement parks or county fairs, although if we're being honest I don't like those either. No, I'm talking about emotional rollercoasters. They're just not any fun! Our family has been on this wretched rollercoaster since August 28th, 2023. That's the day my mom … Continue reading I Hate Rollercoasters
Mom Google
For years now, it seems like every question posed within earshot of my mom has met with the same answer… “Google it!” What a time to be alive! Everything you ever wanted to know is just a few taps of the keyboard away. We carry these amazing computers in the form of iPhones and Androids … Continue reading Mom Google
Double or Nothing
It’s a boring Tuesday in January. It’s boring because I’m at work, and apparently not many people buy cars in January. This is Day 2 this week of sitting around, twiddling my thumbs, hoping someone will turn in a deal for me to process. No such luck. La la lala lala, la lala lala. Told … Continue reading Double or Nothing
Chubbs ❤️
It’s been said that people come into our lives for either a reason, a season, or a lifetime. How incredibly blessed a person is to discover that one person embodies all three. My dear friend Chubbs did just that. He left this earth on December 4th, called home to Glory with an end to over … Continue reading Chubbs ❤️
The Ber Months
We’re almost three weeks into October, deep into the “Ber” months. You know, those four months at the end of the calendar…SeptemBER, OctoBER, NovemBER, and DecemBER. The Ber months have some less than favorable qualities among them. The first of these being the drop in temperature. Now, I’ll admit I’m not exactly a fan of … Continue reading The Ber Months
Recovery Matters
Last year, my sister and I joined our county’s opioid overdose coalition. She and I have been very vocal about how fortunate we are to not have to fight addiction, and at the same time how BLESSED we are to be able to support our local community members in recovery. Joining the coalition was a … Continue reading Recovery Matters
Good Friday, Great Friday
Good Friday is not recognized as a holiday by my company, which means I do not get the day off. To be fair, I don’t NEED the day off. I consider myself a religious person, but I’m Presbyterian. That’s not to say that this day isn’t important, it just means I don’t spend the entire … Continue reading Good Friday, Great Friday