Words of Encouragement

As I opened the box, my eyes began to tear up. It had been 6 months since we had loss our Baby Grace.  The summer and fall had been the hardest months of my life. …

My heart was saddened when I heard a large crashing sound come from the other room.  As I walked in to see the damage, I saw my son holding a ball and a broken cross…

I hung up the phone in disbelief.  My stomach was in knots over the news.  My mind kept repeating over and over, this cannot be happening. I plopped down on my couch completely exasperated.  It…

I will never forget today. Sept 11th was a day in our country’s history that changed our lives forever.  I remember watching on TV as airplanes were used as weapons and thousands of people lost…

I can do this, or God can do this. I wish I could say that I always picked the latter one.  For years, I tried to do life in my own strength.  I was always…

This beach looked perfect. Its beautiful blue water and white sand beach was breath taking.  From the outside looking in, it seemed like perfection.  BUT it was not.  These same magical waters were also home…

I’m feeling very overwhelmed. My God sized dream is pushing me out of my comfort zone, and it is scary.  I am doing things that I have never done before and honestly feeling completely underqualified. …

This picture makes me smile. Just last week, we served together at a children’s event at church.  It was special to see my boys use the gifts that God has given them. There are some…

I wish she was here to celebrate. I would call and sing to her on the phone.  We would meet for lunch, and I would treat because today is a special day.  It is my…