Letters to Taylor: On Freedom My Girl, It was July 4, 1999. Your bouncy pigtails danced in the evening light as we walked the field where my mama grew up. I remember how busy and beautiful you were at age 3. When darkness fell and your Uncle Chip began shooting off fireworks, panic struck your sweet face. The dazzling night sky didn’t wow you at all and you screamed against the loud booms. … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Freedom
Bible Verses for When You Feel Like Giving Up
Ever feel like you just can't go another step? I've been there. Today is one of those days when I needed to savor my go-to list of Bible verses for when you feel like giving up. Recently I've been especially hard on myself and I've thought, "Why am I going through these feelings again? I should know better by now. I've walked this journey before. I guess I didn't learn the lesson last time." … [Read more...] about Bible Verses for When You Feel Like Giving Up
Never Alone Bible Reading Plan
Welcome to the July 2019 Never Alone Bible reading plan and journal challenge! If this is your first time here, then I’m so glad to have you! It's summer, ya'll! I love summer so much. Thank you for your emails and continued encouragement during these months since my precious daughter, Taylor, graduated to heaven. God has graciously been sustaining our family and bringing joy in the midst of … [Read more...] about Never Alone Bible Reading Plan
Letters to Taylor: On Forgetfulness
Letters to Taylor: On Forgetfulness My dear girl, The ache of missing you is waking me in the middle of the night. It’s been a couple weeks since I sat down to “talk” to you, to write out the thoughts that continually float around in my head and surround my heart. I’ve been avoiding writing to you because it hurts so deeply to pen the words and stare at their starkness. Every letter to you … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Forgetfulness
4 Ways to Experience Peaceful Prayers
In a world of chaos and confusion, discovering a peaceful setting feels like finding a gold mine. Does it seem that way to you? Shining and glistening away from busy distractions and disturbances, a few moments of quiet is a beautiful gift. My hope is that you are experiencing quietness in your current season of life, even if for only a few moments at a time. While taking time to … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Experience Peaceful Prayers
Letters to Taylor: On Procrastination
Letters to Taylor: On Procrastination Sweet T, I miss you. To say that I miss you doesn’t even begin to explain how I feel. My heart holds a void like I’ve never known before. I’ve been looking back at our lives from the past few years and pondering over the decisions our family made while you were living. I analyzed the choices on what we did and did not do. I’ve spent many hours … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Procrastination
A Prayer for When You Are Grieving
When life is difficult and especially when loved ones enter heaven ahead of us, it's hard to pray. Oh, I know. Grief shouldn't put a halt on our faith; it shouldn't keep us from praying. But sometimes we can't find words to express the depths of our hearts. Sometimes the process of filtering through our minds to lasso a group of words together feels impossible. Since the beginning of this … [Read more...] about A Prayer for When You Are Grieving
Letters to Taylor: On Numbness
Letters to Taylor: On Numbness My sweet girl, I have not wanted to write to you in the past couple weeks. I knew that as soon as my fingers began to type words that I long to speak to you in person, tears would fall, and pain would surge into my soul full force. I’ve felt numb more often since my last letter to you and I’m not sure which is worse. Numbness to dull the pain while knowing it’s … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Numbness