“She is clothed with strength and dignity. She laughs without fear of the future.” Proverbs 31:25 Uncontrollable wailing on the floor. Right down the kindergarten hall. Glass shattered. Fists clenched, gut wrenching, gutteral tears. The world against him and his only defense is to fight his way through. Brows scowled. Suspicion all around. Love has […]
Disqualified
“I wish you would step back from that ledge my friend…” -Third Eye Blind After a working weekend there is nothing more I want to do than to sit down and write. Learning from others and their unique perspectives, struggles, and forward progress speaks volumes in this choosing life and believing better arena. Learning how […]
Be Patient
“And I will wait for you…” -Mumford and Sons Sitting around a table with kindergarteners, patience must be modeled, explained and thoroughly reiterated. Constant reminders; get in your seat, wait your turn, keep your hands to yourself, shhh so and so is talking now. The jitters. The sillies. The up and downs. The busting out […]
Be Hopeful
Be Happy
“It means no worries…for the rest of your days…it’s our problem-free, philosophy…” -Hakuna Matata What is this secret to not worrying and truly being happy? As we face the new year with roads and roads of unknowns before us; is it possible to truly be happy regardless of what comes our way? “You can go ahead and enjoy […]
Awe and Wonder
Empty Bags
I’m sure many of us have loaded and unloaded lots of bags these last several weeks. Tis the season for bags galore. Bags of gifts. Bags of groceries. Bags of decorations. Bags of outfits. Then there are those bags that aren’t as tangible. Bags of memories. Bags of emotions. Bags of circumstances that may not seem just like the […]