When I worked at Ashley Furniture I used to take what I called a "Batman." These batmans were essentially clarity breaks. I'd stand up from my desk, call batman, and walk away. My office understood that single word and eventually... Continue Reading →
I did something down right frightening a few days ago. And I am humbled because of it. On Wednesday I talked about God telling me it was time to share my testimony. On Friday I did. It was the scariest... Continue Reading →
I didn't intend to write today. I actually wanted to write after I return from my Women's Retreat on Saturday. But, as I sit in front of my desk paying some bills something is stirring in me. There is an... Continue Reading →
It's been a struggle to find time to write. And I'm not making excuses. I can definitely make time but I just don't have the energy to do so. I knew once we became official foster parents the dynamics of... Continue Reading →
Yesterday as my husband got ready for work he told me he couldn't find his coffee cup. He's looked everywhere in the kitchen. "Well," I told him, "maybe you left it at work?" This morning as he readied for work... Continue Reading →
This holiday season has already been an amazing time but it got better today. It's been a pretty dry fall/winter. But today, on Christmas Eve morning, snow fell. Shortly before church started the snow started falling and let me tell... Continue Reading →
This morning when I pulled into my parking lot I noticed something I never noticed before: a gate surrounding the vent on the east side of my building. There it was in its shiny black metal brilliance blocking the warmth... Continue Reading →
The other day I read something on social media that set my heart racing. I mean, these days there's a lot of things on social media that are pretty ridiculous. But, this time, this one hit close to home. Someone... Continue Reading →
As I breezed through the month of November I made sure, like others, to be thankful. Thankful for life, love and happiness. Thankful for pain, distress, and sadness. Thankful for growth, loss and everything in between. Like fall the seasons of... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 