I wrote this blog with pen and paper. Not because I wanted to return to the simple way of writing where ink flows out upon […]
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.
My Body is a Machine!
I have come to the conclusion that my body (and my brain in particular) is a machine. Not one of those well oiled powerful engine […]
The Last Chick in the Nest
Twenty years ago, I was pregnant with my first born child. We were living in the lower level apartment in the house of our dear […]
Please, Don't Give Me Your Best.
As a teacher, I used to tell my students that they should always give me their best work, but I don’t anymore. That’s too much […]
Bearing Others' Burdens
Some of the greatest weights I have born have been the burdens of others. A significant portion of the stress in my life has come […]
The Beautiful Oxymoron of the Gospel
This week, a number of prominent evangelic Christian leaders released a signed statement of faith that addressed their beliefs on the role of social justice […]
Surviving September with a Teacher Spouse/Parent
I have been back to school for two weeks. The students haven’t even arrived. So far it has been inservice training, professional development/staff meetings, and […]
Anēr heis gynē: Handicapping the Kingdom
The 2011 hit movie Soul Surfer tells the true story of Bethany Hamilton, who survives the traumatic amputation of her arm in a shark attack. […]
The Weight We Pile On Ourselves
Dear Mom, I’ve felt the weight of the things you are feeling. I have been in that hard place. Maybe the details are different, but […]
A Job Well Done
In honor of finally finishing the task of sorting through Mom’s mementos and cleaning my ENTIRE house, I thought I would share a book excerpt […]
Summer Duldroms
I feel sad during the summer. Pretty much every summer, but increasingly more as the years have gone on. I know why; I just don’t […]
Life: Not What I Imagined
My life is just the way I dreamed it would be when I was a little girl. My life is nothing at all the way […]
Everything I Love is High in Calories: A Lament
For years, my weight was rising, and all my subtle attempts to reverse the trend seemed fruitless. My husband’s low carb dieting plan would result […]
