This morning, I had sunshine in my soul. Yes, it was a little rainy, but I was not about to let an overcast day overshadow my joy. Nothing would rain on my parade today. I got up early for once and actually left for work right on time. Yes! Take that, snooze button. You don’t…
Hello, August! Is it just me, or is 2017 flying by? I feel like summer just started yesterday, and it’s actually already half over. This year feels like it’s slipping through my fingers super fast. Can you relate? On August 1st, I turned the page to the new calendar month fresh with promise and decided…
I felt slimed. I had approached the conversation open, available and receptive. The cynical response I received weighed me down and covered me in shame. I felt suffocated, and I started to backpedal immediately. I gave a lame excuse for my departure and bolted out the door. Safely in the refuge of my car, I…
I decided to sit in the registration area on the pretty couch. My goal was to make a friend. I resolved to smile and extend my hand to whoever God sent my way. You will be brave. You’ve got this. But my knees were knocking under my maxi dress. As a first time attendee…
Right about 1 PM today, I boarded the crazy train. Bruce called to explain our plans had changed. Start packing. I immediately got to work. But, I put the wrong things in my suitcase. Instead of placing peace and joy in my carry on, I decided to weigh myself down with anxiety and disappointment. I failed…
I hate it when my friends cry. My girls are fighters, but sometimes constantly carrying your sword onto the battlefield gets even the fiercest sword slayer weary. The enemy of our soul wants to trick us into thinking that all hope is lost. He whispers in the dark: Hang up your sword. You will…