Why ask why?

I was sitting in a funeral last week for a man who left the earth way too soon. The priest reflected on how light-hearted, funny, and silly he was through several examples and stories. And then he addressed the question we were all wondering...why? Why did he suffer? Why did his life end so soon? … Continue reading Why ask why? →

A deeply meaningful and real year

Another year has come and gone, very different from the ones before. This year I developed relationships that are deeper and more real than I could have imagined. I have had people touch my life and my heart in ways I didn't know were possible. You know who you are...thank you. I grew in my … Continue reading A deeply meaningful and real year →

The Price of Peace

Vulnerability, discomfort, suffering...like hugging a bear. A friend passed along some lyrics this morning that really struck me. They said, "You don't know peace until you've had suffering." In the same song are the lyrics, "I hope against hope for some resistance, been taking it out on my system." Amidst all the recent news of suicide, … Continue reading The Price of Peace →

What’s Your Motto?

Do you have a motto? I have spent years thinking about "what" I want to do, and have recently come to terms with the fact that I may never know "what" I want to do...ever. After some reflection and discussion with friends, I decided to focus on "who" I want to be and "how" I … Continue reading What’s Your Motto? →

#3 in Letters to You: To the One Who Won’t Stand Up

...Notice I didn't say the one who "can't" stand up. I am a victim of circumstance. I can never do enough. I will never be enough. Maybe it's easier just to go along. Ever think that? Me too. But I can't live with myself when I choose to go along just to get along. And … Continue reading #3 in Letters to You: To the One Who Won’t Stand Up →

#2 in Letters to You: To the Lonely One

I sit in a room where just yesterday eight other amazing women sat with me giggling, storytelling, and really connecting. Now, it's silent, and all those yellow chairs are staring at me empty. Are you lonely? Me too. But wait...I'm not lonely, I am alone. I long for the connection, camaraderie, and conversation of yesterday. … Continue reading #2 in Letters to You: To the Lonely One →

#1 in Letters to You: To the One Who Doesn’t Know

It's been a few weeks since I left the security and safety of a regular paycheck to pursue a dream. Still not sure what that dream looks like, I just keep praying that God gives me the strength and courage to take the next step, no matter how small, trust Him and enjoy the journey. … Continue reading #1 in Letters to You: To the One Who Doesn’t Know →

To Love and To Lose

"It is better to have loved and lost, than to never have loved at all." - Alfred Lord Tennyson This line hits me in the gut every time I hear it. Used to be I wanted to puke every time I heard it. No, more than that, I thought it was bullshit. Love ended in … Continue reading To Love and To Lose →

Don’t Fight It

Panic sets in. The weight of decisions, anxiety of not knowing, our painful inability to answer the big, tough questions. What are we here for? Are we doing the right things? Sometimes it puts us into a tailspin, right into a dark hole. Dark feelings and worry that lasts for weeks. Until it gets heavy … Continue reading Don’t Fight It →

Our Time

There are so many hours I've wasted wanting, waiting for something to change, something to pass. Too caught up in what's next to appreciate the now. Too concerned about schedules and plans to appreciate the beauty in the curve balls and interruptions. Not fully understanding the gifts or lessons in those moments until long after … Continue reading Our Time →