Singing

Last week I started writing this little piece. A few hours later I was sent to the emergency department…long story short, thank God for friends and first responders. I can carry on singing about sunshine.  …. What’s your background music? Every good movie/tv show has a great soundtrack.  Are you raging with Skillett, feeling nostalgic … Continue reading Singing

Marriage

Back in my day, I felt like our goal was to find someone to build a life together.  You know? It wasn’t about having everything together and then merging lives; I wanted someone who would walk beside me and together we would make our lives one.  I didn’t want to move into “his” house. I … Continue reading Marriage

Friends

A good friend encourages you to be better.  A great friend pushes you over the edge.  My wonderful friend dared me to start writing a blog.  I’m still writing and still enjoying what I learn.  I don’t plan out what I’m going to say; I can’t really do things like that. Everything I post is … Continue reading Friends

If…then

It’s what makes life fly by so fast: the hurry up and wait: the ‘if-then’… If I can make it through Saturday, then… … When I found out I was expecting my fourth child, putting it mildly, I had many thoughts…timing was crazy, in the middle of losing both my parents and just everything seeming … Continue reading If…then

Demons

I’ve always struggled with depression. I don’t think that will ever change.  It feels just like any addiction, no matter what, the outcome is the same.  But lately I’ve been thinking. And I’ve found a new point of view.  It helps that I’ve been reading my Bible day and night, through and through.  It says … Continue reading Demons

Law

Psalm 1  “Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly,...” Oh Lord, do I fail… “nor standeth in the way of sinners, Nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.” So much, Lord, do I fail you… I feel like I stay in the counsel of the ungodly and I … Continue reading Law

Wages

I underline many verses in my Bible, but occasionally a chapter will jump out at me. It is these times when I circle the chapter number instead of marking all the verses. Job 14 is one such chapter. The first and second verses are full of meaning that strikes me in ways I cannot begin … Continue reading Wages