HOLDING JOY AT ARMS LENGTH
Holding joy at arm's length; bracing for an interruption in the beauty of life, before it even has the chance to become a memory to hold, seems to be something…
GRIEVING SOMEONE YOU NEVER MET
Grieving someone you never met feels like standing at the edge of a shoreline where the tide has already gone out. There are footprints in the sand, obvious evidence that…
WALKING THE LINE OF FUNCTIONAL GRIEF
Let’s just own it. We are a people united by one thing right now. Grief. It’s why you’re looking at this blog, visiting our website, searching for answers. We are…
Hope in the Valley of Dry Bones
I’ve been doing a Bible study with a large group of ladies for a few years now. We are currently covering the book of Ezekiel, and I’ll be honest—I’ve not…
When Ignoring It Is Best
Sometimes I don’t grieve. Sometimes I just… don’t. I tuck the loss into a small, hidden place inside, a place without windows, without clocks. Sometimes, ignoring it is best. I leave…
Worst Case Scenario
Up until I was in my 30’s, I had a bad habit of imagining the worst case scenario of a situation. I ridiculously thought that if I imagined something bad,…
Then I Grew Up
When I was young, there seemed to be endless possibilities. Even though my world was very small, I had high hopes of big experiences; travel, visiting big cities and historical…
Bearer of Trauma
We live in a world where everyone is a victim. I think it started with the days of Oprah, and her raw and honest interviews with folks from different walks…
ONE PIECE OF MAIL
All it takes is one thing. One small item. A smell. A picture. A movie. A favorite food. Driving by their favorite restaurant. That one piece of mail, five years…
ZACHARIAH’S STORY
Everyone who met him has Zachariah's Story. Reviewing books can be a daunting task. I always appreciate it when someone trusts my judgment enough to share my opinion, and although…
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