journey
The {Beloved} Begins: Anywhere. Just Begin.
I created an account two years ago on my birthday. I sat at a cafe with Hubby Eric on my birthday date. I asked him to keep me company. Look over my… Read More
Sometimes Giving Thanks Is A Journey To Become Known
I won’t be quiet. Anymore. Just like the blind beggar who kept calling out to Jesus. Even though everyone told him to be quiet. He didn’t stop calling out. I am finding… Read More
Four Movements To Be at Rest And Be Yourself
I stood there. The door had slammed in front of me. It didn’t matter what I said or what I did. What mattered was that she was mad. I would have to… Read More
Be Present, Even When You’re Most Afraid
I didn’t want to go. Even though a part of me did. Back and forth, I couldn’t decide. It was a last minute decision — whether I should really get on a… Read More
Becoming Real: No More Hiding *Special MOPS Giveaway*
I told her I don’t know if she’d be interested. It wasn’t even 24 hours since I turned in the manuscript for my book. It felt surreal, getting an email from someone… Read More
It’s Happening! The Book I Could Not Write Has Been Written
Three weeks ago, I did it. I turned it in. I completed the 55,000 words for my manuscript. I sent my book to the publisher. I didn’t dare tell you about it… Read More
When It’s Time To Leave: Learning To Choose
She is beautiful, cute and young. She is going to wash my hair. And later, she will blow it dry, make it smooth and long, so that it curls just slightly at… Read More
New Clothes For School: A Mommy’s Prayer
My friend Babette is from Holland. She didn’t understand why her American mommy friends were getting their knickers in a twist last week. I had brought over some strawberry pastries for us… Read More
A Waste of Time
It was our second playdate. Technically, it was my four-year-old son CJ’s playdate. I was there visiting with the mom at the breakfast table, sipping water. She was asking how my book… Read More
The Dreams You Dare To Whisper: Never Been Kissed
“Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a love affair.” G.K. Chesterton I decided to do something I hadn’t done in over a year, since my whole world… Read More
Living In the Moment When All You Have Is The Here and Now
I’m not sure where I’m heading. The morning has barely breathed its warmth on the grass. Winter still blankets the hillside, with tree limbs stretching out and bare, like the arms of… Read More
When Clutter Isn’t Just About Your House, But Your Heart
It started off as a project to help de-stress hubby. I wanted to do something loving, to show my gratitude for all he’s done for me. After all, helping someone recover from… Read More
