As I sit around my church family, family and friends, I realized that some of the best vessels for carrying that love are those who have been broken. Those who have deep cracks from living life unspeakable pain from loss and situations that try to take over sanity and peace. ...
Read More »When Someone You Love Has a Mental Illness
Dear friend, I see you. I see your smile. I also see through your façade. I am very adept at playing the game all too well. The one you love is battling the dark, and you are running out of light. Your heart is begging for a flicker, a spark, ...
Read More »The Beauty of Imperfection
“Sadly folks, Summer ended at 4 o’clock today.” What a sad thought for this girl. We sat at a local restaurant right off of the beach I love, and listened to a waiter usher this depressing blow. I love everything about the lazy days between May and September. Always have. ...
Read More »I Just Might Be Addicted to Rehab …
There’s something about some good ol’ fashioned rehab. I might just be addicted. The cleansing. The restoration. The healing. I could go on and on because all of it keeps me coming back for more … Surprised? I would be, too . . . if I didn’t know I was ...
Read More »The Power to Pray Gutsy Prayers
I don’t pray very gutsy prayers. Don’t get me wrong, I have no doubt about God’s ability to do exceedingly, abundantly beyond all that I can ask or imagine. My trouble is, I know His ways are higher than my ways, and His thoughts are not my thoughts. What if ...
Read More »