All too often I want the practical next step. Something to do. The fix. The solution. I’m guessing because I’m achievement-drive and goal-oriented. I’m always chasing that elusive checkmark on my never-ending to-do list. If you’re like me and want change, answers, and solutions quickly, it can be helpful to practice the pause. (Selah.) Heart … Continue reading Quick Fixes and Slow Healing
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Making Ways
What do you do when you’re facing the impossible? When your back is up against a wall? When you’re stuck… frozen… because surely this can’t be the end? Surely there must be more to the story? I’ve managed to trade some unhealthy coping skills for some more constructive ones, but at the end of the … Continue reading Making Ways
Look for the Manna
“I have told you these things, so that in Me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33 I know I’ve written about it before (see this and this), but I love the truth and transparency of this verse. Jesus promises … Continue reading Look for the Manna
Lessons on Healing
It’s been a few weeks since my last post (hello life). I’d like to take a moment to share some lessons I’ve been learning lately. It ties back to a somewhat recent post on work, where I wrote about being a learner vs. teachable. “Being teachable requires the flexibility and humility to learn from unexpected … Continue reading Lessons on Healing
Just Passing Through
I’ve been thinking a lot about valleys this week. Feeling like I’m in one; walking through one. Wanting to reflect, be curious and aware, and try to define it. What kind of valley is it this time? I’m familiar with valleys: physical and spiritual, literal and metaphorical. Over the past 17 years, we’ve lived mostly … Continue reading Just Passing Through
Priorities
Advocating for your kids can feel like a full-time job. Which can be extra difficult when you have a full-time job. And when you have multiple kids with various needs. I feel like each of my kids have something different they’re carrying or dealing with, and it’s an honor to come alongside them to support … Continue reading Priorities
weary
If you look through my journals over the past year or two, the adjective used the most is likely “weary”. It’s my go-to word when I do a check-in with my body and my feelings, my automatic response when I put pen to paper to describe where I’m at. Merriam-Webster.com (https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/weary) defines weary as “exhausted … Continue reading weary
My Race to Run 