Christmas
A dream is a beautiful and curious thing of wonder. It dances undeterred through minds and into hearts. It brings with it hope and promise. At the very nucleus of a dream are a plan…
Trauma
Trauma is such a heavy stress to bear, and yet all of us carry some version of it. I sometimes wonder if mankind’s ideal emotional capacity was intended to be so large. We were created…
This Thanksgiving
This time last year, our family was in a very difficult place. Last Thanksgiving, Chris had an episode on the way to my parents’ and slept through most of the day. The meltdown started as…
Last Thanksgiving
We went home to Kentucky for Thanksgiving. I boarded the flight and carried on a funk. It sat by my feet and never left my sight. I wrote two blogs trying to process and shake…
Thirst
Since I have a paralyzed vocal cord, the gap in my throat is larger than it should be. It never closes properly. Due to that, I choke very easily. I have to take small sips…
Time to Dream
I’ve heard the Holy Spirit issue the same sweet invitation on several occasions now. It’s simple. It once came easily, but feels altogether new and unfamiliar. He’s been whispering, “It’s time to dream again.” It…
In the Moment
I heard a psychologist speak a couple of days ago. She was discussing joy and how she believed it to be the most difficult emotion to manage. First of all, I don’t believe that joy…
Wait with Me
Early on in my recovery, I asked the Lord how long it would take. His response was, “It will take however long it takes.” This is a frequent answer that I get when I ask…
Joy
I am currently having to make some decisions about my health that I really don’t want to make. I now have to work harder to find the peace and joy that I’d previously found in…
Sand Dollars
We’ve just gotten home from a quick trip to the Gulf. The beach there was one of the most beautiful I’ve ever seen. The water was clear blue and I could see the bottom everywhere…