"I have been asked by inquisitive minds, who have wondered how I have endured such hardship, losses, and trials over the course of my life. From the issues of abandonment to accusations, losses of loves and ever evolving relationships, much is required from those who have been given much. It is a Biblical principle one cannot get away from.
Read moreResistance or Resilience
"There are times and seasons in life which prepare us for change; it is imminent. While it is human nature to resist change in general, as I learned to go with its flow, I found new life..... this is a lesson to be learned on a large scale."
Read moreBe the future
"Whew, these first two months of the year have definitely been exploding. I know I am not alone in my assessment...... I went into the year expecting it and it's come on a variety of fronts. The question remains is how well do I deal with the chaos........"
Read moreHope is a heartbeat
"Wow, what surreal moments have encapsulated my emotions over the last few years. From love lost, new life given, multiplications of second chances, and a future looking so bright........
Hope is the heartbeat of my life."
Read moreGrowing the future.
"When you really think about it, there is so much crap that we are continually fed, whether in our communities, culture, and even local clicks, it can be tough to figure out the truth. I have found however, as I avail myself to seeing the truth, it does seem to find me.......I thank God for it."
Read moreComing up for air.
"Everyday is a decision. Everyday is a privilege. Perhaps facing life or death situations gives one a good grasp on how empty, or empowering, these words can be."
Read moreNo neglect November.
"Oh my goodness, packing a lot in this month of November. I can see it filling up now, with lots of good things though smile emoticon God give me strength..... and finances...... and blessings on blessings."
Read morePossessing the gates.
"So tonight I received my first email from my blog site; having someone reach out to me was...... thrilling. Hearing his story and encouraging my vision really inspires me. It is a great cycle of hope, faith, and trust........ which has been built over time."
Read moreA community unified.
"Our home has a revolving door, with each of us coming and going constantly, at all hours. I remember a time in my younger days, when friends i had known for years, would suddenly come, then go. Nothing made sense, other than the cycle of loss in a community........"
Read moreBeen there. Done that.
"Change.... a mysterious word that seems to conjure up a lot of emotion in most. Many immediately feel fear, while some follow after it. It is a force, and when forced upon one, is not often pleasant. "
Read moreI mean what I say.
"While an accident unfolded in minutes in an evening almost four years ago, a series of events were setting up simultaneously. In this suddenly experience, so many second chances would be given to us by grace......"
Read moreOptions are opening.
"During our time on the west coast, I knew things were changing; I had evolved a bit more. The kids have grown up quick and matured in ways unexpected. Choices are theirs to make in many ways. Life would never, ever be the same again and we knew this upon our return......."
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