Parenting is hard work, amen? It's both hard work and heart work. It's long days, short days, good days and bad days.I've been mom-ing for over 22 years now. Through many stages and phases, I can tell you one thing for sure: God loves mothers. He loves mamas because He created them. He loves mamas because He uses them. He must love mamas because He gave one to Jesus. Think about that!And … [Read more...] about A Prayer to Empower Moms
Letters to Taylor: On Heavenly Kisses
Letters to Taylor: On Heavenly KissesDearest Taylor,I’m sitting with Daddy by the ocean this week and the sound of the waves soothe my soul. I would wish that you were here, only the beach was such a strange place for you. The one and only time we brought you by the ocean, you could not stay standing in the shifting sand. I can see your squinting eyes as you struggled to understand why the … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Heavenly Kisses
Magnificent Power Bible Reading Challenge
Welcome to the May 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 reading challenge and I’ve done so for almost a decade in obedience to Him.Since my Taylor girl graduated to heaven on January 2 this year, I … [Read more...] about Magnificent Power Bible Reading Challenge
Letters to Taylor: On Miracles
Letters to Taylor: On MiraclesSweetest Taylor,Tonight my arms are aching to hold you. The longing to feel you breathing is taking my breath captive and my mama’s heart can hardly beat. The pains that I thought were beginning to ease up have returned with a vengeance and I imagine they are like the phantom pains of an amputee, rattling nerves due to something missing. You feel … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Miracles
Letters to Taylor: On Singing Again
Letters to Taylor: On Singing AgainMy sweet girl,I am getting accustomed to the barren space in my world without you here. It’s strange how the pain still feels vast and deep, yet a numbness surrounds it. I don’t know how to compartmentalize the grief of losing you because you came from me and are a part of me. But the new routines of daily living are beginning to take shape and actually … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Singing Again
Rescue Me Prayer
Life on planet earth is complex, isn't it?I've been reading the book of Psalms almost every day since the first of the year. Some days I just read one or a few verses and other days, I read several chapters. Last week I read Psalm 69. And then I read it again. And again. I originally highlighted verses 13-18:But as for me, my prayer is to you, O Lord. At an acceptable time, O … [Read more...] about Rescue Me Prayer
Letters to Taylor: On Anguish
Letters to Taylor: On AnguishSweet Taylor,I can hardly believe 3 months have passed since I have held you in my arms. The ache seems impossible for time to heal. The wound feels as gaping as the day you were diagnosed with MPS almost 18 years ago and as I've written to you before, I’ve come to realize that only heaven will fill that hole.Last week your buddies aka siblings were out of … [Read more...] about Letters to Taylor: On Anguish
Pure Joy Bible Reading Plan & Journal Challenge
Welcome to the April 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 reading challenge and I’ve done so for almost a decade in obedience to Him.After losing our precious Taylor to heaven on January 2, I have … [Read more...] about Pure Joy Bible Reading Plan & Journal Challenge