I need to get something off my chest. In 1997 my mom and her fiancé were heading home from their work trip from Kona. Usually they take the Hamakua route to and back but decided to see the volcano instead.... Continue Reading →
Lately I've been feeling that I have nothing to say. Well, nothing good to say. Or anything good to contribute. And then tonight happened. It's been mighty rough going back to work this week. It's as if everything lay stagnant,... Continue Reading →
The rain will fall in sadness. The thunder will sound in silence. The lightning will strike in loneliness. The storm will always brew inside.
I know. I understand. The darkness can come so quick and out of no where. I know. I understand. And that is why, today, I stand before you asking to be aware of the significance of today. Today is World... Continue Reading →
I have only told one person this and as I lay my head down for much needed rest it happened again. A Heartfelt Prayer Out of nowhere you come at me Such destruction at your wake It scares what strengths... Continue Reading →
I have been following Carrie Underwood since the day she told Simon Cowell he was scary. There was something about that voice that drew me in. I watched her wow her way through the judges and American Idol Season 4.... Continue Reading →
Twinkle, twinkle little star. I've made thousands of wishes in the last year. None more important than fixing the brokenness within me. And this past Labor Day weekend was an incredible wishes do come true feeling. I dubbed the weekend... Continue Reading →
Every story has its chapters and today I start a new one. Today is day one of a much needed vacation. I've never taken an actual vacation for me. There's been a few times I've taken vacations to meet the... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 