First, I have to say, welcome to the first ever For the Love of...! Thanks for the patience of me being MIA. I was gone for a while and I'm trying to get things up and going so bear with... Continue Reading →
There are days when the whole world just seems to stop. You walk around and you're trying to talk to people but it's as if they're frozen. Or, you're really not there. Those are dark days for me. Days like... Continue Reading →
It's that time of year where the ladies from the church steal away for a few days to spend time together in God's word and become rejuvenated. This is only my second year being a part of this retreat but... Continue Reading →
I'm tired of the prejudice and stigma that society has created for mental illness. I'm tired of feeling like I'm broken because of anxiety or depression. I'm also tired of feeling like something is wrong with me because I have... Continue Reading →
I will probably always be a student when it comes to a way to combat negative emotions. I know I've written a few times about the different ways to fight when you're down but I was told today that sometimes... Continue Reading →
Tonight is mPact. I won't stand...errr sit here and tell you that it hasn't been a challenge lately. For the most part I absolutely adore each and every child I get to visit with on Wednesday nights. They each have... Continue Reading →
There is a verse in the Bible that says, "Pride goes before destruction, and a haughty spirit before a fall." Sometimes I tell myself, well I can be prideful but I really don't think highly of myself because the Bible says pride comes before the fall.... Continue Reading →
Have you ever felt that indescribable feeling where complete and utter calm flows through your entire body and everything in life - even though it is pretty chaotic - settles? It is that moment where even if the grass is... Continue Reading →
I did it. I made it through February. I know you must be thinking, And so? Well, let me tell you a story and you'll see why it matters. It was Tuesday, February 7th. I was heading home after leaving work early... Continue Reading →
From Sand to Gemstones 