The longer I live the more I embrace the idea that nothing about my life is random. Whether my encounters make sense or not , whether I understand them or not – I believe in a divine design. What I may call a random act may just be God giving me an opportunity to beContinue reading “Random or By Design?”
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She Emerged
This is HER. She emerged on the other side wiser, stronger, quieter, encased in grace and mercy. She is purposefully peaceful as she chooses her battles wisely. She exercises prudence as she carefully decides when to enter and when to leave. When to say yes and when to say no. She has learned who andContinue reading “She Emerged”
Releasing Control
I wish aging was optional – don’t you? It’s not, but maturing certainly is a choice. With the years come some hard learned lessons. One that has been truly real for me is discerning between the things I can change and those I cannot. Then knowing what to do this new found reality. It seemsContinue reading “Releasing Control”
For Peace Sake
My need to be ‘right’. Truthfully I’d rather be happy and at peace than to parade the fact that ‘I am right’. Being right is highly over rated . While I don’t think we should ignore or deny our personal values or convictions, there are such things as futile arguments. Those that accomplish nothing, drainContinue reading “For Peace Sake”
Made For This
Their classrooms come alive as passion and purpose collides. Minds are stimulated and challenged as hope burns bright. We give our students room to shine – to be the best version of themselves. Not that we are great but somewhere along the journey there’s the discovery that teaching is such an awesome privilege. One thatContinue reading “Made For This”
Right Back There
I go back there – right back to childhood – mangoes take me there every time. This was our ‘junk food’ especially in the summer months. It’s so funny that now I have to buy mangoes, back then I would walk past mangoes on the ground. My friends who are still living in my islandContinue reading “Right Back There”
I’m Free
I’ve learned the art of saying no – no to them and no to me. I am free to do nothing and go nowhere, if I so choose. Guilt is no longer my bedpartner when I choose me. There are no apologies for not wanting to. Where ever I show up, I am there 100%.Continue reading “I’m Free”
Our Eyes Met
The first time my babies’ eyes lock with mine – that moment when they seem to discover that I was their safe space. And the smile that followed. That’s a moment that took my breath away. Our world would never be the same. There was an awesome realization that God gave me this precious cargoContinue reading “Our Eyes Met”
I Am Her
Not because I am strong, but His strength infuses me. I have been equipped with all I need to accomplish my God-given purpose. Not that I have always believed it, but You said ‘I am Her’. Follow the bread crumbs and you’ll see the trail that leads to my long list of missteps. None ofContinue reading “I Am Her”
Days and Stories
Apart from my family – most of my days are spent with my students. Their stories fill my days. Last year I asked two of my classes to participate in an activity that would cause them to pause and think for a minute: ‘If your life was movie, what would the title be?‘ For someContinue reading “Days and Stories”
Restored Hearts 