Earlier this month I talked about the struggles of fighting my depression. This month seems to be exceedingly harder than most. While I have a job I mostly love, my husband is getting healthier and stronger, my faith is looking... Continue Reading →
I spent the weekend in Cannon Beach with some amazing ladies. A three day retreat to bond, grow, and conceptualize the women we are in God. It was an amazing three days where it helped me realize a few things. I know more... Continue Reading →
We honored woman during our retreat this weekend. And today I honor and love three amazing women who love their children unconditionally. Manang, God has provided you the desires of your heart. You have a beautiful little girl who clearly... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was the Day of National Prayer. I wanted to write so many things yesterday: of being thankful, of love, of God's grace, of family and friends, of finding home with the sound of the waves. Too many ideas that... Continue Reading →
I'd like to take a walk in the forest. To feel the wind graze my face with all the essence it has captured on the way to me. I want to walk in the forest to hear the buzzing of... Continue Reading →
I lie awake with agonizing heartache, Not for myself but for you who share this. Dear friend, I know the feeling of such loss And the heaviness of losing your beautiful gift. I wish I had the words to console... Continue Reading →
Sometimes circumstances happen that make you evaluate everything you know to be true. Sometimes things will happen that causes you to question every ounce of who you are. During those times you feel broken and lost. You feel inadequate and you just don't... Continue Reading →
My favorite childhood memories of Christmas were in Seattle. We'd sit in front of our Christmas tree unwrapping the what seemed like thousands of presents for each of us. My mom and dad taking pictures as they see the smile on our face for each hand wrapped present we received. Later in life it became the whole time throughout November when the choir would spend countless hours of practice to perfect the new songs for the Christmas program. It was excruciating to stand there and re-sing a song over and over but I wouldn't trade that because of the thousands of memories that were created with my family and friends.
I haven't written in a while. I'd like to pretend it's because it is the holiday season and I'm busy with work and such, but I'd be lying. Yes, while work has been drama filled as usual and I've been... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 