If weeks had themes, this one would have been “Dreams.” I’m reading Carry On, Mr. Bowditch with my 4th grade students. It’s a biographical fiction novel […]
NON-FICTION
I began writing several years ago blogging as a way to record and process my life. I believe in living life out loud, so I invited others into my journey. My writing topics cover the issues that many of us face in life such as relationships, work, and faith. Life can be messy and hard, so I’m not afraid to touch on topics like mental health and the never-ending process of grief and loss in this fallen world. As difficult as this world can be at times, there is so much joy and beauty to be found even in the brokenness. My hope is to help others find hope and humor on their own journey.
Iron Chef: Siblings Edition
My youngest son (16) is interested in learning to cook. My oldest son (20) is on his semester break from college and is home all […]
Remembering What Is Good
A friend once remarked to me that no one ever tells you how great marriage is. Having walked several couples (including her) through pre-marriage counseling […]
Buoyancy: The Inheritance of Grief
This week marked the moment in my life where I have now lived longer fatherless than I lived with a father. Losing my father in […]
Resurgam: I Shall Rise Again
I came across the word resurgam in The Bronte Plot (Katherine Raey) as quoted from Jane Eyre (Charlotte Bronte). I immediately looked it up to […]
Losing Ourselves in Motherhood: My Mother's Story
I sometimes wonder what my mother sacrificed to be a mother. I hear stories from Mom’s childhood and teen years and try to rectify the […]
Dieting During the Holidays
As you surely know, I am dieting. You know this not because my waistline in smaller, but because I complain about it. I lament about […]
Christmas: Redemption in a Broken World
A number of things have recently reminded me of just how broken this fallen world is. Sadness has washed over me over and over again […]
A Guide to Being Below Average for the Holidays
I heard on the radio the other day that the average couple will have 7 fights before the holiday season is over. This sparked a […]
Christmas in the Nursing Home
Much of life is a mix of joy and sadness. While Americans have many Christmas traditions, individual families celebrate differently. For some, it is traditional […]
When Christians Feel Hopeless
I wanted to die. I wanted to cease to exist. I was broken and hopeless and could not fathom there being an end to the […]
Life After Dreams
I used to have so many youthful dreams. Isn’t that exactly the way it should be? I can run through an eclectic list of highly […]
Lie: You Can Be Anything You Want When You Grow Up
I must admit, that occasionally at work I can have a bad attitude. Especially if I am tired or overwhelmed. Most days I’m busy from […]
