Introvert. That word has been hurled at me like a cuss word while staying at home as much as possible during this pandemic. It was said in a way that was meant to hurt my feelings because I was asked if staying home so much was getting on my nerves/bothering me. No, was my answer
Tag: Faith
My church did something cool for Mother’s Day. As part of virtual service tomorrow: they asked us all to video what we loved about our Mama’s in 10 seconds or less. Y’all I tried to put my feelings about my mama in 10 seconds or less, but I quickly discovered I couldn’t. She deserves so
This pandemic has given me lots of time to think. Of course there’s been responsibilities and stress, but in between there’s been lots of self reflection and reading. I have been reading female authors. Incredible women who literally have built for themselves and those they hold most dear authentic lives full of faith, fire, grace,
I have friends and chosen family who live all over the US. One of my friends even lives in Poland. It’s not unusual for me have such a geographically expansive group in my life. For a school project in high school we had to get to know someone from another country and learn about their
My faith is at the core of everything in my life. That doesn’t mean I don’t have questions and doubts. I do. However, the God I serve can handle those. I think God welcomes them because it means I’m talking to him. It’s impossible to have my condition and not have questions. It’s also impossible
Let me just state the obvious: this is a hard uncertain time. I haven’t felt much like writing the last few days. I didn’t know how to comfort myself let alone any of you. Then I remembered something. I don’t have to have all the answers. I certainly don’t. The important things are staying healthy
Having CP is challenging to be sure. Some days it’s rough. There is other way to say it. However, I do not want to focus on the bad days. I choose to keep a positive attitude. Having CP affords me blessings others do not have. Sounds crazy, right? Nope, not crazy. It’s the truth. These
I try to spread love, be positive, and kind…always. What happens when someone is mean despite my best efforts and intentions? What of thriving then? These are questions I’ve had to grapple with today. Here’s my best answer as of right this minute. In these unprecedented times: Show people kindness and grace even though your
When I started this blog: I was concerned I wouldn’t be able to be as honest as I needed to be with all of you. I knew I’d have to talk about a lot of tough experiences in my life to make this blog helpful to anyone going through their own struggles. I was incredibly
In honor of International Women’s Day: I want to talk about the women in my life who help and expect me to thrive. Mama: my mama is my champion and friend. She is my warrior. She also has no time for excuses from me. She raised me to love God, and everyone else. She taught