a walk
If you were to ask me to define this season of life, I would say it is one of overwhelming stress. With each passing week, I look back and see… Read more a walk →
building snow people and things
“Building Snow People + Things”: I get overwhelmed with sorting out which stories are mine to tell and how to frame the kind-er truth. #sosmagic #adoption #fostercare
peace 2021
My words find me. They always have. I pray about the word that is intended for me and then I remain open until it finds me. I often have lists… Read more peace 2021 →
write 2020
Dear me, It feels fitting to write a letter reflecting on living a write year. (Isn’t that punny?) I just read two blog posts about my OLW20: write. First, Hello… Read more write 2020 →
the elves are watching: a tribute to imagination and magic
“The elves are watching,” my mom always said on Christmas eve. My dad worked on Christmas eve, and my mom spent it in the kitchen. She made pies and… Read more the elves are watching: a tribute to imagination and magic →
settle
A dog can be trained to be calm. At first I thought this was an impossible notion because of the natural inclination of a puppy. Yet, the more I considered… Read more settle →
cookie list
I cannot change many of the things that hurt my heart this holiday season, but maybe I can make a fancy cookie plate…maybe!
Look!
I’ve been trying to embrace interruptions as a beautiful part of each day. If I believe that each day is ordained for good things to happen to me and through… Read more Look! →
thanksgiving: definition
celebration of divine goodness I’m lingering in the in-between. It is the changing of the seasons. Right now there are pumpkins on our mantel and a cinnamon harvest candle with… Read more thanksgiving: definition →