I recently realized, or the Lord has shown me one, that I don’t have to be “DOING” to be loved by Him. My entire life I have been “doing.” And I have placed much of my self worth in the act of what I could do for others. If I was a good enough wife,… Read More Just Be.
I’ve always heard how God will supply exactly what you need. It wasn’t until this cancer diagnosis that I really, truly, experienced this firsthand. I will NEVER forget the ways my God has helped me. I will NEVER forget how He sent the right people, at the right time. It’s almost too many little miracles… Read More His Hand Hath Provided
I can barely look at pictures of myself and my babies taken before Nov 8th. I see so much joy and love in those photos. My heart grieves when I look at my life “before.” I can barely stand it. I feel a pit in my stomach—of what was. Of what seems like such a… Read More Even Jesus Wept
a friend loves at all times you call me friend but can I say the same of you? are you a friend a friend never leaves and yet I’ve felt so alone a friend is trustworthy and now all trust is gone how could you let this happen to me your friend, your daughter have… Read More a friend
I’ve grieved a lot lately. Different days, about different things. As much as I hate to say it, cancer has stolen so much from me. It might have stolen my energy, but it can’t take away my determination. It might have stolen my job, but it can’t take away my gift of teaching. It might… Read More What Cancer Stole
If the hairs on my head are numbered Why did you let them fall I thought you counted each of them If by your stripes I am healed But the disease hasn’t left When will the healing come? If you supply all we need According to your riches in glory Then why do people die… Read More Earth As It Is
I used to be an “emo” kid in the 2000s. I know all the millennials reading this know exactly what that entails, but I will explain just to be safe. I wore heavy eyeliner, black skinny jeans, a studded belt, and had overdramatic side bangs. We called it “scene.” In hindsight, I now know that… Read More Identity
12 Now I want you to know, brothers and sisters,[b] that what has happened to me has actually served to advance the gospel. 13 As a result, it has become clear throughout the whole palace guard[c] and to everyone else that I am in chains for Christ. 14 And because of my chains, most of the brothers and sisters have become confident in the… Read More Reflections on Paul’s Sufferings
I wonder why you say that I am inspiring. I wonder why you say that I am strong and have such great faith. If you saw my questions, fears, doubts — you would see that I am no different than you. I’ve just been dealt a bad set of cards with this diagnosis. You’re just… Read More You are inspiring.
I was thankful to get out of the hospital the first week in December. I had spent Thanksgiving in there, and it was fine, but I was so happy to get to have Christmas at home with my family. It was a harder adjustment being home than I thought it would be. I guess as… Read More Home Sweet Home?