Looking back at everything I’ve said over the past two months, I imagine my heavenly Father chuckling at me—in a loving way, of course. “Oh, she thinks this is a reward for learning contentment. She's in for a surprise!” Well, maybe it is partly a reward for...
As I shared in a video on Facebook last week, life has been very full. Todd has been in California for the past eleven days, but who’s counting? I’ve been wearing thin. Flying solo takes its toll on me! But I serve a good Father....
Last week I flew to California to look for a house. Todd was already there for work. He’s going to be back and forth a bit until we make the big move. He met me at the airport and we drove up to the area...
Once upon a time, I had great aspirations. After I graduated from college, I believed I was too cultured and intellectual for this provincial life. I was going to shake the dust of my small town off my feet and head to the City. That’s...
[caption id="attachment_16882" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo by Todd Diemer on Unsplash[/caption] Chasing Likes We are all of us affected. Some infected. Rushing hither and thither, Trying first a cartwheel, Then a backflip, To see if it pleases The masses. Voices clamor for attention. Advice in abundance In the news feed, The comment section, Or inbox. Try your hand at videography. Make...
I love a good campfire. It’s my favorite part of any camping trip. And once in a while, we have a campfire in our own backyard. It’s lovely. The scent of woodsmoke wafting in the breeze. The crisp fresh air growing cooler as the sun...
[caption id="attachment_16732" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] Photo by Septian Simon on Unsplash[/caption] “Why am I so ugly?” I said to woman in the mirror. Then I kicked myself (figuratively) because I know. I know I ought never to say things like that. Not out loud. Not even silently to myself. I’m...
Enough time has been spent, or wasted, Wishing things were different for those Who make mistake After mistake Ad infinitum. Prayers for them are not in vain. Forgiveness and redemption are not out of reach, but I want to write an ode To all the men and women who Stay the course, One day,...
This year has been quite a ride. I’ve written about my struggle with anxiety and about some of the peopleI’ve lost. With all the heartache in this crazy world, I want to write something joyful this Christmas season. Something that brings you peace and hope.Just...
I’m a slow processor. So here I am, two days after the election, finally pulling my thoughts together. Heck, it took me until Monday night (or maybe Tuesday morning) to decide for whom to cast my vote. Although, soon after the primaries I was pretty...
