I am sure as a child you remember hearing that phrase from your parents, older siblings or friends, "Can you see that?" I know our childhoods were probably starkly different, as my husband reminds me frequently. I just assume all children grew up bottle feeding lambs and calves, … [Read more...]
Can You Hear Me
There's sounds all around. The voices growing louder and louder. The louder they grow, the deeper the fear, the deeper the loneliness. Does anyone hear me? Is anyone out there? Drowning in fear, losing hope. Can you hear me God.....I cry out, I pray, I ask. I hear … [Read more...]
The Envy Inside Me
I open my eyes wishing to see a new reality. Wanting more. The loneliness inside, the desire for more, tugs at me. I see others driving a new car & suddenly my car isn't enough. I see others in a bigger house with a nice yard, furniture and kitchen & suddenly my house … [Read more...]
New Year, New Words for 2017
Christmas has come and gone and our Christmas was memorable. We enjoyed a few days in Montana with my family. R was sick the entire time, with a fever, runny nose and horrible cough. She is just now herself, but still has a lingering cough. Now L has the cough. It was a very … [Read more...]
5 Reasons Why We Can’t Rest
You could probably come up with a long list of the reasons you, as a parent or wife, can't just take a moment to rest. Believe me I could. I have found it's not just because of my children and husband that I can't rest. While they do keep me busy, there's a slew of other factors … [Read more...]