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So I Laugh
Lately I have been intentional to find more ways to laugh and to choose joy. This dog literally made me laugh until I cried when he got home from the groomers last week. Laughter often fills up our home and pushes out the feeling of heaviness. When I laugh in my home it literally makes…
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An Irish Blessing For You
Today I was struck with the beauty that has surrounded me. It is only by the hand of God that I have a beautiful family. His healing occurs everyday no matter the mess. His mercies are new every morning. He is the reason I sing, write, dance, and build my life despite the injustices that…
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Coffee Break: See The Beauty
Can you pause with me for a moment? Pour that cup of coffee and savor it for a moment longer than you might do on an ordinary day. Sit down and take a deep breath. What can you hear? Can you hear birds outside, the laughter down the hall or do you have music playing?…
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10 Years! (Dear Husband)
Dear Husband, I know today could be passed by by most people. But our 10 years are a BIG deal! When I reflect on this day 10 years ago, I was filled with excitement of a dream coming true as well as the weight of how serious this covenant I was walking into. It has…
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Coffee Break
No amount of suffering and heartbreak will ever rob me of the blessings I hear down the hall. The footsteps that I hear as my world awakens, stirs me deeply. Heart somersaults from hugs, smiles and laughter. Healing is messy. Life gets mucky and until Heaven, we must confront suffering with the hope and healing…
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I Screamed At God
Hi friend, I know it’s been some time since I’ve blogged or posted anything too inspirational. If I am to be honest with you since January 1st I have been grieving certain things in life. Each week presented some other loss. Sometimes I tend to focus on whatever needs to be done and make sure…
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Coffee Break!!
Coffee Break #1: Shoutout to all of you who are home helping kids in school and struggling to make sense of life. Are you a hott mess? Messy hair, sleep deprived and patience growing thin? The news and current events probably are not helping you either. I made a pour over today and drank my…
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Thank You Rejection!
Too often we run from rejection which is why the statement, “rejection is a gift” seems odd to many. What I have experienced this past year through rejection has blessed me far beyond what I could have imagined. Rejection letters, rejection emails, blatant silence and individuals ignoring me and much more has encompassed my life…
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Our messy, good, tragic, beautiful, hope-filled life..
Cozy nights with a crackling fire. Family nights in our comfy “movie theater”. Life holds so much heartache and full hearts; pain and healing; tears and joy. No matter How difficult a week may be nor how draining, my heart is still full as the excitement of Christmas fills our home, our thoughts, and our…
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Letting Go…
Letting go is not always easy but it is a crucial part of life. We must let go of certain things in our lives that hinder us, hurt us or slow us down. Sometimes we let go of a good thing in order to be ready to receive something better.If anything is causing unhealthy thought…