What a great day! David and I were enjoying some rare time off, ALONE. We were holding hands, walking, eating, shopping, kid-free, work-free, worry-free… almost GIDDY! It was so much fun, it felt like we were on a first date, again! Then it happened! All of a sudden, a seemingly innocent comment opened an old wound. WHY […]

My whole life, I’ve wanted to trust SOMEONE! My disappointment started with a dad that left me before I was born. Molestation as a child, being raped at 13, and becoming an unwed mother at 17 just solidified it. When it came to choosing a spouse, I chose poorly and ended up with a man with addiction issues […]

Morning is my “Hi God Time” and my porch is where I usually go with a big cup of hot tea to study and pray. It’s quiet, so peaceful, and a great place to watch the sunrise. I can just relax, read, and talk to God. But before I know it, I really start getting […]

I’m NOT a crier. No… seriously! I’ve been through a lot of tough situations in my life and I’ve learned how to focus my gaze, lift my shoulders back, and keep walking through the pain. But, it’s totally different when I have to watch others hurt. So sometimes… I DO cry! There’s such HELPLESSNESS that […]

I remember, back in the day, when I could say ANYTHING to Ashtyn… and she would do it. No hassle. No back-talk. No negotiating. No funky looks. She just DID it! (Granted, I’m thinking of when she was two.) Since then, I feel like I’ve lost some of my influence with her. Now, the best way to […]