If you’ve been following my blog since prior to my husband’s death in May, then you might recall that I embarked on a 40-day blog writing journey a few times in the past. As difficult as writing 40 consecutive days was at times, it was always a highlight of my days. And each time I…
I’ve been a little “blog quiet” for about a week. Sometimes, when God is working on me most…I have the least to offer. I tend to recede into those spirit-filled oases of His love only to come out hungering and thirsting for more of Him. That’s a glimpse of what’s been taking place this week….
“I’m praying for you.” “We’re keeping you in our prayers.” “I said a little prayer for you today.” “Praying…” These are all statements that make me smile…and cringe…all at the same time. Yes. I just said it. Sometimes, having someone say, “I’m praying for you” makes me cringe, because it often means nothing more than…
Today…I am joyful. Each day I try to choose joy, but even in the choosing…I don’t often “feel it”. That doesn’t mean it isn’t there, nestled into the very cells of my being, but lately I’ve been unable to reach into the depths of me to find it. Today is different. Today…I am joyful. Today…I…
Dear Chris, As I reflect back on the last 19 weeks without you, I sigh. Deep sighs. And…the tears. Oh…I’m finding that on days like today, they don’t cease. I miss you so much. Those five words can’t even convey the depth of how much I miss you. They seem like such trivial words. It’s…
I’ve been thinking about this really hard for the last 19 weeks. I’ve chewed on it until the flavor seems to be all gone. I’ve spoken it out loud, written about it, but yet…I continue to ask myself…do I really mean it? The question… If God takes everything and everyone away from me, is He…
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