I shuffled into a line at my daughter’s school behind other parents, each concealing our emotions over the coronavirus with varying degrees of success. One woman barely made eye contact while murmuring, “I can’t believe this is happening.” Some were quiet; others, like myself, were …
I just watched the new Taylor Swift documentary “Miss Americana” on Netflix. Though my life is so far removed from Taylor’s I found myself choked up by the parts of her journey that overlap my own. She talks about the need to please people- the …
My husband and I are in the process of becoming licensed to foster/adopt through DCF a second time. I promised at the beginning of my journey that I’d give you updates in real time, so you can be part of this process with me. This …
Happy New Year! I promised you all adoption updates in real time, and I admit I’m slacking slightly. We had our foster orientation in December and our first official class last night. Aside from getting in a three-car-fender-bender on the way home from orientation (neither …
“Everyone is talking about Marty Sampson (and others) leaving the faith, but no one is talking about the fact that Hillsong Church preaches a different gospel than that found in the bible. So… what’s up with that? An “outside the church” question from a friend …
Do you ever feel paralyzed by a sickening fear that it’s too late for you to find a passion or pursue a new course in life? Do you ever think, “If only ___________ (some bizarrely-perfect combination of events) would happen, THEN I could ______________ (insert …
When I was young, my family would make a yearly trek from our winter wonderland in Massachusetts, to have a green Tennessee Christmas with extended family. I loved the road trip games and Yoohoo drinks my dad bought for the journey. (What was I thinking? …
The construction workers across from our house had no idea they were putting on a show for my kids. Call me a mom-portunist, but if the adventure wants to move in across the street, I say let’s bring a picnic and enjoy. Literally. Over the …
People are often surprised when I tell them I still get nervous before I speak in front of churches or groups. Sure, those nerves can point us inward in fear that we won’t be enough, but they can point us outward to dependence on the …
Letting go sounds poetic until you don’t know what you’re making room for. Over the last several years there are many things I’ve let go of, not always knowing what each void would be filled with. Parenting activities, church and other ministries, volunteering and participating …