If you live long enough, you discover there’s much truth behind the well-known saying, ‘Life is like a cactus- prickly yet beautiful’. Behind the backdrop of this beautiful lakefront scene are stories of pain, loss and brokenness. Lives that may have seen better days. Possibly held captive by their own vices or unseen forces thatContinue reading “A Reminder in the Pain”
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Only You
T’was the night before Thanksgiving and many are about to curl up in bed. Some of us are busy making last minute preparations to welcome those we’ve loved from afar and near through the years. It’s a joyful time for many and a difficult time for some. I don’t know the emotions you are sittingContinue reading “Only You”
Beautifully Clothed
Somewhere after I turned 45, comfort became the reason behind my choice of clothing. While I loved looking cute and all dolled-up, I was over uncomfortable clothing. My body parts had suffered enough including my feet. Today, I love anything that hugs me beautifully and reflects the kind of girl I am. Beyond the garbContinue reading “Beautifully Clothed”
Give Me Both
Being an island girl, I was blessed to have experienced and embraced both the beach and the mountains. I choose not to choose between the two. They both take me to beautiful places in body, mind and heart. Blessed to have attended a high school with a mountain view, I fell in love with theContinue reading “Give Me Both”
What If
What ifI allow the Son inLet Him calm my chaosShine into the darknessThat pervades the inner meLet His light be my North StarMaybe then I’ll begin to seeGlimpses of the beauty that’s in youThrough His eyesOur differencesSpells variety coexistingIntentional – well plannedPurpose by designLess fear of meLess fear of youMaybe the b-mbs would be silencedTheContinue reading “What If”
Becoming
Truthfully, I’ve never thought about about ‘giving an impression’. I have found it very easy to be me; it’s too much energy to be otherwise. People may like my flavor, or not. It’s too much a burden for me to be constantly concerned about people’s impression of me. The best of us are initially misunderstoodContinue reading “Becoming”
It’s Okay
When I discovered the art of choosing my battles wisely – I decided to never lose it. Not every battle involves my purpose or my destiny. Hence it does not require my attention. Not every question needs to be answered. Not every question needs to be asked. Though they vie for my attention – notContinue reading “It’s Okay”
Last Words
As we come to the end of this month, we see many reminders that the festive season is upon us. Conversations about the holidays, food, and plans to visit here and there begin to take shape in our hearts and minds. This is also a time when memories of those we have lost begin toContinue reading “Last Words”
To Be Loved
I consider it a tragedy to have lived decades on this earth and to never know what it feels like to love and be loved. To care for someone other than yourself. To have your heart skip a beat or pulsate at the thought of seeing someone. To want to be better because of thatContinue reading “To Be Loved”
Life’s Lessons
We often hear, ‘be careful what you wish for- you just might get it!’ To be purified and refined requires walking through some stuff. Most of us yearn to be a ‘better me’ – we desire growth and maturity. God’s way to get us there isn’t always easy. While we may prefer a cruise ship,Continue reading “Life’s Lessons”
Restored Hearts 