The Fear Stops Here
“I can’t do it. I’m too scared,” I told my husband as I got out of the skid steer. “You don’t trust me?” he […]
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It’s Time to Wake up
I can’t put my finger on it, but something changed this week. I noticed that flowers are blooming. Wildflowers, wisteria, honeysuckle, and amaryllis all caught […]
Mama, Do You Need Some Attention?
“Mama, do you need some attention?” my youngest asked me. I wiped the tears from my cheeks and pulled him into my lap. “I […]
Remember Who You Are
I watched the fire crackle and spark for a couple hours last night. No one else around, just me and my thoughts. With my journal […]
The Power of Staying
Life has been extra tough lately and my emotions have been all over the place. Tears are a sentence away in every conversation and sadness […]
Working Through the Rain
I had no idea we were expecting rain. I saw the clouds and knew we were in for a long afternoon. Friends were coming over […]
Don’t Waste the Drive
One of my favorite weekend pastimes is riding the dirt roads. No destination. Now time limit. Just exploring and taking in the scenery. It’s been […]
But We Didn’t Lose Home
It was in the wee hours of the morning on February 9th, 2005, that our phone rang. David jumped up and answered. Even in my […]
Rip Up The Carpet
When my oldest was a toddler, I became pregnant with our second child. As winter turned to spring, we found ourselves in the midst of […]
Stop Closing the Door
There are days where my world feels completely out of control. No matter what I do, I can’t seem to get a grip. I find […]