I wrote these words exactly one month ago and I’ve been pondering them, again, over the past three days as we adjust to our new reality: I’ve been struggling lately … Continue reading Expectations and Reality
Category: Thankfulness
Nineteen Months & Twenty-Eight Days
Sometimes I just don’t know what to say. I’ve had nearly twenty months to prepare and yet I’m still not sure what to write. I’ve felt some self-imposed pressure to … Continue reading Nineteen Months & Twenty-Eight Days
From Feelings of Defeat to Knowledge and Hope
I began the day feeling somewhat defeated, feeling as though there is nothing more I can do to help HB730 get to the floor. I had a phone call with … Continue reading From Feelings of Defeat to Knowledge and Hope
Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss Game 2019
As we wrote last week (see post here), we’ve been collecting giraffes since this summer in celebration of Tori turning five in Heaven. As of tonight we had 566 giraffes … Continue reading Hershey Bears’ Teddy Bear Toss Game 2019
Endless Hope & Relentless Joy
As I added favorite Christmas songs onto our Amazon Prime Music playlist, I decided to add some that I hadn’t yet heard. I typically stick with songs I love (and … Continue reading Endless Hope & Relentless Joy
I’m Not the Mom I Thought I’d Be
We all have preconceived notions and expectations about what our lives will look like. For me, I always assumed that I’d marry fairly young and have a family (like generations … Continue reading I’m Not the Mom I Thought I’d Be
Gratitude Requires Effort
This is the transcript from a devotional I led today at MOTS at LCBC. Lately I’ve been studying the importance of remembering as I prepare to write again. I’m not … Continue reading Gratitude Requires Effort
Why I Don’t Mind Tough Times
I had a realization this week that surprised me, so I’m sure it will surprise you. I don’t mind when times are tough. Note that I didn’t say I like … Continue reading Why I Don’t Mind Tough Times
Limits Bring Freedom
If you’re like me, you don’t like being told what you can and cannot do. I think it’s something with which we all struggle and it’s likely because we are … Continue reading Limits Bring Freedom
Pursuing a Companion Bill in the Senate
I had waited nearly a month for today’s meeting, but it was worth the wait. As you know by now (and if you aren’t aware, you can catch up here), … Continue reading Pursuing a Companion Bill in the Senate
Even So, Joy 