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I want the truth. And it is what it is. For many years I was an unrealistic optimist. I often refused to see the truth that was right in front of my face. I wanted to believe the best. And I was the author of exactly what that should be. Thankfully, the Lord has doneContinue reading “Truth is Truth”

My story is mine. And yours is yours. As believers, we are called to walk in God’s ways. We are called to trust Him and what He has for us. There are good days and bad days, or even years. And God equips us for all of them. But we have to do our part,Continue reading “It’s Not Over Yet- Episode 1 of Podcast Homeostasis Happy.”

It’s funny what triggers memories. And those memories were inside of seasons. We have all been through so many and there will be so many more. I’m so thankful for the Lord and His saving grace. I am so thankful for his patience. I am so thankful that He is always with me. I amContinue reading “Give Me a Sign”

Lately, parenting feels really hard. All of these little souls are looking to me for guidance and direction. And love. Sometimes it just feels so much more complicated than that. Especially with the world going crazy. I want to protect them. I want to protect their minds and their hearts. I want to protect themContinue reading “Light as a Feather”

We never ever know what any day will bring. What God will have for us. Father’s Day 2022 Silas was just beginning to walk again after the accident. He needed Ryan every step of the way. Ryan was so there for it. He never left Si’s side. This year, we have a beautiful day. AContinue reading “Fathers Day”

When Silas was in the ICU, I felt something so foreign to me. All-consuming sadness. My heart was breaking. It was relentless. I remember feeling that I couldn’t stand to be sad for 1 second longer. But there was no way out. There was no end in sight. People did all the things. They didContinue reading “Relentless”

It’s been 2 years. 731 days. And I’m still processing. We all are.  Silas is alive that’s for sure. In fact, he is thriving. His relationships are deep. With the Lord, with his family, with his friends. He just finished his sophomore year of high school. He has his drivers license and a car. HeContinue reading “Handiwork”

I can’t believe it has been almost 2 years since the accident. And there are so many others. Other trauma victims. Other moms and dads and family and friends of trauma victims. And don’t forget the grandparents. I have a sweet friend who comes alongside families at the end of life. She always says sheContinue reading “Instruments”

I did it. I ran the Boston Marathon. That’s surreal. The experience was, well, a lot. I am still processing. In some ways, it was what I expected. The spectators were nonstop. 500,000 people covering 26.2 miles. They had signs and cowbells. They were screaming and yelling and singing. There were hands out at everyContinue reading “BQ #5”