Of Mangers, And Pain, and Redemption

I woke this morning to news of more violence in South Sudan. More evil. More innocent blood being shed. It’s but one story in this world of ours that is full of evil and pain and injustice. Of violence and fear and atrocity. Of one million children freezing in Syrian refuge camps and young girls …

We Have 7 Days Left

There are seven days until Christmas and I feel like I can say that to myself in one of two ways. The first, the one I default to, the one that feels the most normal this time of year comes through a mega phone a bit like Ty Pennington on Extreme Makeover Home Edition. “SEVEN …

I’m Sad Today . . But It’s OK

  I’ve talked before here about my struggle with depression. It has lessened greatly over the years but the truth is, I’m always looking over my shoulder for it to come back. To have another one of those moments where I suddenly fall through a trap door in the floor and can’t get out. And …

What I’m Grateful For! Happy Thanksgiving!

I’m heading out for a few days of rest and relaxation with my amazing family, but before I head out for this very important holiday and much needed week of unplugging, I thought I would write about a few things I’m grateful for. My AMAZING husband. We’ve been through thick and thin (literally when you …