I pack boxes mindlessly, wordlessly, almost as if I am packing for someone else. Numbly, I lift another scrap book and heft it into a large box I just assembled. The room is nearly empty now, but I've mechanically categorized everything so as not to think, not to feel: clothes, books, knickknacks, ... Read More
Postpartum Grief
For the first time in weeks, I burst out of my front door and started the short trek to our local neighborhood park for a quick jaunt sans children. My feet carried me with a steady cadence, away from the chaos and noise and clamor. Lily, our pit mix, barely kept up with my stride. Something in ... Read More
Tips on Managing Your Grief
Hello, friends. The past couple of months have been very insightful for me. I have learned so much from conversations with others about their grief journeys; in fact, their wisdom and deep faith is both humbling and inspiring to me, especially as I continue to struggle with my own interior ... Read More
Your Grief is in the Journey
As the holidays approach, I've spoken with several people recently who have shared how much they are dreading what to do about family issues, unresolved grief, and their ongoing struggle to do things "just right." Friends, I was inspired last weekend to speak to this in writing. I thought of every ... Read More
Prayer to Seek Truth
**I wrote this prayer out of a heartfelt desire to overcome the many lies infesting our modern world today. It is my understanding, as of recently, that the spirit of lies and mockery is reigning supreme. Sometimes we believe these lies on a personal level ("I am not worthy" or "I am not good ... Read More
Living the Truth
I don't know exactly how to say what's been happening in my life lately, except this: spiritual darkness has lifted from my heart and mind, and I am able to rebuke the enemy when I start feeling discouraged or anxious. I've learned so much these past several months about spiritual warfare and ... Read More