The Great Purge of 2026

I don't make New Years resolutions anymore. The stigma is overwhelming, too much pressure. Instead, I set goals. This year, my number one goal is to de-clutter. Everything. Not just my junk drawer, my office, or my basement. Everything. My email accounts. My social media. My mind. My life. I feel like I'm drowning in … Continue reading The Great Purge of 2026 →

Merry Christmas to All!

In our house, Christmas doesn’t end when we go to bed on December 25th. We celebrate the entire Christmas season. As the song goes, there are twelve days, beginning with the 25th. So as I’m sitting here writing this, it’s the fourth day of Christmas. My tree is still up, my house is still decorated, … Continue reading Merry Christmas to All! →

I Am a C…..

I am a C-H. I am a C-H-R-I-S-T-I-A-N. I have C-H-R-I-S-T in my H-E-A-R-T. And I will L-I-V-E E-T-E-R-N-A-L-L-Y. This song randomly pops into my head. Sometimes I’m in the shower, sometimes I’m driving home from work, and sometimes I’m trying my damnedest to fall asleep. There’s no rhyme or reason. Nothing triggers it. It’s … Continue reading I Am a C….. →

This is the Story of a Girl…Who is Not OK

Before you settle in to read this, I just need you to know that it’s gonna be a long one. A testimonial rant that may jump around and make no sense at times, but it’s necessary for me to get it all out. Still interested? Alright, buckle up cuz here we go! In February 2024, … Continue reading This is the Story of a Girl…Who is Not OK →

Life Changes

My mom used to say that the only things that were certain were death and taxes. HA! I think the only thing we can be certain about is that nothing is certain. Life changes in the blink of an eye. This time last year, I was learning to navigate life without my Mom. I think … Continue reading Life Changes →

45 Can’t Shake Me

Today is the last day of my 45th year on this spinning rock we call home. For the first 44 years and one month, my momma was here with me. Tomorrow I’ll wake up in the same house, but it won’t be the same. She won’t be singing Happy Birthday when I walk downstairs. There … Continue reading 45 Can’t Shake Me →

My Addictions

YOU ARE WORTHY. YOU ARE LOVED. September is National Recovery Month. Every September since 1989 has been dedicated to celebrating those in recovery and promoting evidence-based treatment to end substance use addiction. Recovery-focused events happen across the commonwealth of Pennsylvania as well as the country. It is a monthlong celebration of hope, a recognition that … Continue reading My Addictions →

Six Months Hard Time

Scooby & my Mom Hug 💕 My world changed forever on February 28, 2024. I held my mom’s hand as she took her final breath, and nothing has been the same since. I’m great at lying, telling everyone that I’m ok, but the truth is that I’m a complete mess. Just go ahead and stop … Continue reading Six Months Hard Time →

The Different Same

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… →