I love single moms. I have been a single mom. I feel called to remind single mothers that although their family status may have changed, they STILL matter. I learn all manner of lessons from these courageous women. Just the other week, while sitting in worship, I had a moment of pure joy. My family… Continue reading Tongue Tied
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‘We can find you one.’
For any of you walking through singleness…this seems timely!
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Capsizing and Crying
John, my husband, took our youngest son kayaking several months ago. Being Andrew’s first experience he was tentative, at best. No sooner than pushing off from the shore, the kayak capsized. Paralyzed with fear, it took an enormous amount of coaxing to get him back in the boat for the remainder of the trip-some two…… Continue reading Capsizing and Crying
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The Presence of Absence
For my daughter because through her pain~I was forced to deal with my own. You cry on Sunday nights while lying in your bed. Sleep invites, but heartache overwhelms you. “Mommy, I need you,” you call from your room. Heavy hearted, I respond to your plea. I come in and sit down on the edge…… Continue reading The Presence of Absence
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Stood Up
Two of my three children are in their teenage years. Enough said. Post complete. Right? No. I’ll put some flesh on my thoughts. The most common pattern I see, in this teenage season, is a strong need to retreat. Once home from school, it’s no surprise if I don’t see their faces until I ring…… Continue reading Stood Up
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Her Name Means Forsaken: Her Story Illustrates Redemption
Genesis 16:1-13 and Genesis 21:1-20 bring us face to face with an Old Testament relationship disaster. We get front row seats to watch circumstantial loneliness manifest-and become a platform for poor decision-making. Enter our main character: Hagar. Hagar is an Egyptian slave and Sarah’s rival. She didn’t have a voice as a slave, so she…… Continue reading Her Name Means Forsaken: Her Story Illustrates Redemption
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Protect Your Valuables
I was making Andrew’s bed while answering many inquires about each item I placed on his bed. I had just finished an extensive dissertation about how the mattress protector-which I was also recalling was ridiculously expensive-would keep his bed from absorbing any accidents, spills, etc-thereby avoiding a stinky aroma. The conversation was beyond his three years, and coincidentally he… Continue reading Protect Your Valuables
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Regeneration
Christina DiMari captivated me with her memoir Ocean Star. It was a tough read, but honest and authentic. After reading, I couldn’t help but be enamored with starfish, the scientific process of regeneration, the need to be connected to our source of life, and our need for others. Regeneration is the restoration or new growth…… Continue reading Regeneration
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I’m Just Not Flexible By Nature
Have you ever heard of the resiliency of reeds? In the midst of incredible storms, raging winds and unrelenting rain-reeds survive to see another day. Why do reeds survive strong winds and raging storms? Reeds were created to bend and sway when the winds blow. Sometimes they are blown hard enough to touch the ground. …… Continue reading I’m Just Not Flexible By Nature
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When the Patient Becomes the Doctor
Macy isn’t quite four and she is battling Leukemia. She spent a good part of July as a patient in the hospital. During one of my hospital visits, I watched in silent wonder as Macy played “doctor” with her stuffed animals and her mother. She was checking for fever, among other things. As she played…… Continue reading When the Patient Becomes the Doctor
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