Grief has a way of changing you. I never really understood it until about two years ago even though I’ve had my fair share of grief before that. Grief. What is it? Depends on where you look. You can google... Continue Reading →
I am writing this sitting in an amphitheater overlooking the Columbia River Gorge. I remember when I first sat in these seats. It was the first time I stepped onto this property taking in all of its beauty. I was... Continue Reading →
I haven't been writing much these last 24 months. It's been a road of self discovery of sorts. I'm still grappling with it all. One minute I have a family life I adore, a job that I love, a world... Continue Reading →
February 2019 has probably been the most fragile February I've had since 2014. February has brought me to my knees in prayer in hopes that God would keep my heart open and that I would be comforted and given peace.... Continue Reading →
Thirty-two days into the new year and I have come to realize that beingspontaneous may not be a bad thing. Just because you plan everything outdoesn't mean it'll come to pass. Take the first thirty-one days of 2019. Most of... Continue Reading →
I tried to find a word that could sum up 2018. Inconsistent. Blessed. Erratic. Hopeful. Exhausting. Adventuresome. Roller coaster. Growth Emotional. Truth be told, finding a word to sum up the year is nearly impossible. We entered this year with... Continue Reading →
On Black Friday, in the middle of Target's electronics department I had one of the biggest panic attacks I've had in a long time. And no, it wasn't because it was over crowded. I didn't go there during an obscene... Continue Reading →
I failed, like completely this month. I've not posted a single blog. I've written but focused my attention on other things. With the month winding down, I wanted to post a very late October for the love of post. Stay... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 