Letters to Taylor: On Lingering My girl, This morning I woke suddenly with thoughts that I heard you stirring in your room. All the 22 years of mornings before you stopped breathing felt normal again for a split second. Then the reality of the pain surged forward, and I remembered….
Welcome to the March 2019 Bible reading plan and journal challenge! If this is your first time here, then I’m so glad to have you! Could I ask you to slow down for just a minute as you read this post? God has called me to host the monthly Bible…
Letters to Taylor: On Healing My Girl, I wonder what you are doing today. If you’ve had something really yummy to eat. If you’re singing new songs. If you’re looking forward to seeing us again or if you’re content with Jesus and your new knowledge and understanding, realizing that in…
Letters to Taylor: On Gifts in Grief Sweet Taylor, I don’t think I’ll ever get used to coming home without you here. You know I’m a homebody anyways. But part of the joy in our home was having you in it. I miss you so much. I’ve often thought of…
Letters to Taylor: On Emptiness Sweet T, I had a hard time sleeping last night. I don’t know if it’s because I’m thinking too much or if it’s because God is having me pray for others. Either way, I’m using the wake time to pray. In the wee hours this…
Letters to Taylor: On Expressions of Sympathy and Love My sweet girl, Four weeks ago today, our family followed the hurse holding your body as we made our way to the cemetery. In some ways, it seems like yesterday and in others, it would appear to have been years ago….
Letters to Taylor: On Pain My Sweet T, This morning I woke suddenly with severe chest pain. For a split-second, I thought I was having a heart attack but once my brain kicked into gear, I realized that dreams and thoughts of you had clashed with my body as I…
Letters to Taylor: On Grief and Imagination My dear Taylor, Each day since your graduation to heaven has left me wondering what grief lesson I have yet to learn. I could say that I miss you, but those three little words understate my true feelings. Emotional highs and lows grip…
Thank you for stopping by! I’m honored that you would take the time to check out the Wojo place and tribe. Since I have no way to know how much you’ve read or heard, can I share parts of our story in an effort to point the way to hope…
Welcome to the February 2019 Bible reading plan and journal challenge! If this is your first time here, then I’m so glad to have you! Could you be patient for just a moment as I share my heart about this month’s challenge? I need to be totally honest with you….
Several months ago, Laura, my church friend, asked if I would speak at the Chosen Conference, an event she was hosting for Christian women. She asked me to speak on navigating seasons of change with grace and I marked my calendar for January 12, 2019. Neither of us knew that…
My sweet girl, I woke up this morning with you on my mind. The highs and lows of sorrow and joy mingling throughout this week have left me weary. I initially began writing these letters when you could hear me read them to you. Now I find myself asking the…
