The End of an Era? Or Just the Beginning?

For the past eighteen and a half years or so, my life has been all about the precious angels God trusted to my care. My son and daughter are, without a doubt, the greatest gifts I’ve ever received. I am blessed to have been given the opportunity to be their mom. And let’s be clear…they … Continue reading The End of an Era? Or Just the Beginning? →

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 →

Happy Birthday to Me!

As I’m writing this, we are one week away from “ME Day,” also known as my birthday. My daughter said to me this afternoon, “Mom, you really are obsessed with your birthday.” You know what? I am! But let me tell you why. For me, birthdays aren’t about lamenting the growing number of candles on … Continue reading Happy Birthday to Me! →

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 →

Front Porch Sitting

One of my favorite childhood memories is spending summer evenings on the front porch swing with my Mummum and Pappap. After dinner, Pappap would grab his radio, turn on the Pirates game, and head out to the porch. Once all the dishes were done, Mummum would join him on the swing. I don’t know how … Continue reading Front Porch Sitting →

Anonymous Superheroes

My church recently began hosting meetings twice a week for Narcotics Anonymous. As a member of the Outreach committee, I volunteered to be a church liaison. My sister and I are there each week, making sure that the house is opened so the home group members can get the coffee brewing before the meeting starts. … Continue reading Anonymous Superheroes →

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 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! →

What the????

I took a week off of work last month. It’s the first time in five years that I did that. Usually my “vacation” consists of a week of working 8-noon and spending my afternoons at the pool or out shopping with my kids. This year, I decided that no matter what the consequences, I needed … Continue reading What the???? →

Adventure Awaits

I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, 2020 has been one crazy year. The Coronavirus pandemic has wrecked so many plans and turned life upside down around the globe. My very full summer calendar was reduced to two events in September. The uncertainty of the immediate future led to canceling our vacation to … Continue reading Adventure Awaits →