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… →

Reality Can Be a Bitch

I wanted to write this sooner. The truth is, I couldn’t. I needed time to process. Even now, my thoughts are a jumbled mess. This may not be coherent. It won’t be funny. It will be real. Still with me? Ok, here goes… Last Wednesday, our church had the HONOR of hosting a Gratitude Meeting … Continue reading Reality Can Be a Bitch →

The Willingness to Change

My Wednesday evenings spent at church as a liaison for NA meeting always seem to be filled with my most profound thoughts of the week. The only requirement for NA is the willingness to change. It’s such a great message and a powerful mantra. The willingness to change. I’m taking that as my own for … Continue reading The Willingness to Change →

Goodbye, 2020

The clock is ticking through the final hours of this crazy, mixed-up year. I’m laying in my bedroom, half watching a Hallmark Christmas movie, and half daydreaming about the new year and the hope it brings. It’s really just an arbitrary moment in time, but hanging that new calendar always gives me a sense of … Continue reading Goodbye, 2020 →

I Need A Little Christmas

What a crazy, mixed-up, messed-up year it’s been. So much has changed that I can’t even catch my breath most days. About the only thing I’m certain of these days is that my family is remarkably resilient and absolutely amazing. Oh, and God is good, all the time. I’m also certain that life got in … Continue reading I Need A Little Christmas →

I love sushi….and Jesus!

A couple months back, I mentioned that our church had finally found a new pastor. I was overjoyed. Last month, he began his tenure at our pulpit. Let me assure you, the excitement I felt the day the congregation voted to offer him the job has not diminished in the slightest. I’m actually looking forward … Continue reading I love sushi….and Jesus! →