Category Archives: Difficult Matters
So very far from Eden…
I’m trying desperately to muddle out of this new chaotic “thing” that’s reared its ugly peace wrecking head in our lives. The tension in the back of my neck and the deep sorrowful ache in my heart is consequence of … Continue reading
It’s a choice
All these things truly are choices, although we sometimes live as if we are shackled by our daily circumstances and obligated to be sucked into a vortex of busyness and living a joyless life. Jesus came to give us a … Continue reading
Needing Renewal?
Yesterday, I fell under the grips of what felt like smoldering burn-out. I was locked down, imprisoned, unable to climb out of this mental funk that was fogging up my usually optimistic attitude. The everyday struggle and the mundane … Continue reading
I have Sjogren’s…but it doesn’t have me
April is Sjogren’s(pronounced “show-grins”) awareness month. I really had intended to skip writing about it since I am all too aware of Sjogren’s in my life. I didn’t really want to bring it to the surface or seem as if … Continue reading
change and grief…
“Why is a caterpillar wrapped in silk while it changes into a butterfly? So the other caterpillars can’t hear the screams. Change hurts” ― Rory Miller I’ve always loved butterflies. They’re not only special because of their obvious beauty, but they … Continue reading
a time of healing….
Somethin’ gotta give with the way I’m livin’ Seems I’m gettin’ down everyday The more I strive, the less I’m alive And seems i’m gettin’ further away (taken from Amos Lee-Supply and Demand- lyrics) It’s May and this will only … Continue reading
