That was September 2024 during the hurricane season. The avocado tree in my back yard didn’t survive the winds that Helene brought. We had to have it chopped and removed. In falling, thankfully it missed my back porch and roof by just a few inches. It also snapped some service cables nearby. Sometimes when weContinue reading “That was Then”
Author Archives: Restored Heart
In light Of…
I saw this plaque in a store in St. Augustine a few weeks ago. It reminded me how careful I had to be with my time and energy. To not allow myself to be ‘drawn out’ from my place of peace. To choose my battles wisely. In light of eternity, somethings are not worth theContinue reading “In light Of…”
Today’s Melody
I truly appreciate song writers who touch the soul with their lyrics. Words that often echo what you wanted to say but couldn’t. Songs that wake you up and remind you of your ‘why’. Those that redirect your thoughts to the greatness of the God we claim to worship. We are prone to forget whoContinue reading “Today’s Melody”
Loving- Risky Business
I just about 18 years old – he may have been 19 or so. Our college was small and everyone knew everyone. As a transfer student, I was new to the culture of this college. There were unspoken rules, traditions and behaviors that were unique to this campus. I later learned it was common forContinue reading “Loving- Risky Business”
Unwind
Some days I just need to breathe. Embrace what is. Lay my weapons down – Let someone else fight on my behalf. Some days I choose surrender. I let go and let God.
I Look To You – Again
“The God who made the world and everything in it…doesn’t live in custom-made shrines or need the human race to run errands for him, as if He couldn’t take care of himself. Starting from scratch, He made the entire human race and made the earth hospitable, with plenty of time and space for living soContinue reading “I Look To You – Again”
Training Days
Though amazing, my high school was not for the faint-hearted. When my guidance counselor saw me for the first time at open house, she jokingly asked my mom if she was sure she didn’t want to transfer me to another school. She commented that I looked like an 8 year-old. Navigating a blend of crazy,Continue reading “Training Days”
His Why
‘ Christ is not my security against the storms of life. He is my perfect security in the storms.’ [Borrowed] Darkness and light, colors that blend perfectly together. This is how I find life at times. A well crafted mix of joy and pain with equal comfort and distress. Storms rage but there is peaceContinue reading “His Why”
Love You Lots
Sleep. I don’t – can’t get enough of you. I dream of you constantly. Especially when I’m heading home. When we collide it’s a thing of beauty. You take me to places that nothing or no one else can. Things happen to my body when I’m with you – I’m refreshed, reset and revived. WithContinue reading “Love You Lots”
In the Parking Lot
One Saturday morning I took a quick trip to a neighborhood supermarket. As I walked towards the entrance, I saw a couple with a young toddler. The baby caught my attention and I said hello to her. I think that probably made the man feel comfortable enough to approach me. He asked if I knewContinue reading “In the Parking Lot”
Restored Hearts 