I can't live life alone. I often find myself feeling like I need to do something, but I don't know what to do or how to do it. There are times in life we need to act, and times in life we need to surrender. I play a part and God plays a part in … Continue reading Rooted in Reason →

"Why haven't you done it yet?" my friend asked politely. I had a choice. I could make all the excuses piling up in my head, or I could save us both time and say, "Doesn't matter. How do I make it happen now?" Instead of wasting any breath on the reasons I haven't, we spent the … Continue reading No More Excuses →

Disappointment only happens when there’s a misalignment of expectations.  -A Close Friend I stood in this cold, stark space filled with nothing but one bed and some boxes. This was my new home for the next year. We had set off early. The sun was still rising as we made the hour-long trip east, coffees … Continue reading No More Disappointment →

Up until 2018 I was running hard and fast. I was involved in a ton of things, had a ton of "friends," and was traveling all over the country. Living what appeared to be a great life. What you couldn't see was my physical and mental health were at an all time low. I was … Continue reading When I made peace my #1 priority →

I need you but I don't want to. Guidance, comfort, love are mine if I allow. I stay busy because it's what I know. Rushing, giving, and doing keep me distracted. You wait for me patiently, with grace and mercy. Desperation and exhaustion bring us together. You don't judge, but accept me the way I … Continue reading Necessary Dependence →

My friend Patti introduced me to the concept My One Word, and I have found it to be a powerful and peaceful way to make positive change in my life for the coming year. Instead of making a long list of New Year's Resolutions, the concept is that you find one word that will help … Continue reading My One Word is Death →

I spent a lunch hour this week with Kaya, a 2nd grader at Kenwood Leadership Academy. It was part of a program where F&M Bank matches female Kenwood students with female community leaders. The premise is simple and social, yet what I learned was profound. After several knock-knock jokes (she's got an amazing sense of … Continue reading When did we drop the “yet?” →

Aliyah, you inspired me to write this piece. You are an amazing and loving young woman. We both share the loss of Grandmothers who were like Mothers. I can't say that it gets easier, but hope we can appreciate the time we had with them on Earth, and the small moments we get to spend with … Continue reading Grandma, I Feel You →