We got some not-so-great news on Sunday night. And a few more frustrating things happened on Monday. Little things, but they add up. So Monday night, the following unfolded. It’s a little raw, less polished than usual. More of a progression, if you will, from fear to faith, from doubt to hope, from shaken to standing firm. … Continue reading Breakthrough
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Times of Refreshing
We are officially Pennsylvania residents!! It has been quite the journey to get to this place... lots of trusting, lots of waiting. The trek itself across the country was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. Traveling 15+ hours everyday for 5 days straight with three of my kids (one of whom gets carsick)... Our first … Continue reading Times of Refreshing
Next Steps
When the time comes to leave the people you love, and you reflect back on the last six months... All the waiting, wondering, the what if's - they culminate and you're left with memories of grief and joy, sorrow and trusting, broken hearts mended with open hands... When you know you're going to miss "this"... your … Continue reading Next Steps
Irritated (A Better Response)
I've always loved the meaning of my name: "Pearl." Years ago, someone spoke over me (I don't know if they knew what my name means) that I am like a pearl, pulled out of the mud (by God) and placed in settings of gold. I have carried that picture of redemption with me ever since … Continue reading Irritated (A Better Response)
Slow Down
(From June 1st... because June has been a crazy month.) Things to remember: I have a big forehead. I shouldn't reach down to pick something up when I'm closing a door right in front of my face. (It will probably result in a huge bump on my big forehead.) I do not have bangs to … Continue reading Slow Down
Through Valleys and Over Mountains
This life is full of highs and lows. Hills and valleys. Mountains and canyons. Peaks and pits. It often feels like a rollercoaster; one minute you're soaring free, and in the blink of an eye you're being jerked around unexpected corners and dropping to certain death. Maybe I'm being a little dramatic. BUT there is a constant … Continue reading Through Valleys and Over Mountains
At Home in Him
"There's no place like home." The famous line from The Wizard of Oz has been on my heart for the last week or two. My mom quoted it to me and my sisters when we spent the night together in Seattle for a race. She gave us with these adorable (and incredibly comfy) slippers as a … Continue reading At Home in Him
