Tantrums & Butterflies April 24, 2020

So, this morning, I had a little temper tantrum with God. When I was done, I went outside to take care of the chickens and the garden, and God totally caught m off guard with His sweet surprise and loving kindness. If you know me on this journey, you know how special butterflies are to…

A Brother’s Grief – April 22, 2020

A Brother’s Grief – April 22, 2020 April 22, 2020 You all don’t hear much from Zach, so thought (with his permission), I’d share his thoughts from yesterday. I so love and adore this boy. He has such a sweet, tender heart. Here it is: Today marks one year since my sister went to heaven.…

Ashley – One Year April 21, 2020

Ashley…One Year April 21, 2020 Received beautiful flowers today…remembered by sweet family and friends. Cards, texts, FB messages. It has been a day full of tears, but also great thankfulness. I had Ashley with me for almost 27 years…I’m such a grateful Mom. She is my daughter, my firstborn, my best friend, my emoji buddy,…

Tears and Oceans April 20, 2020

April 20, 2020 A.W. Tower said, “The Bible was written in tears, and to tears it yields its best treasures.” It is because of my place of grief that God’s word is so rich to me, and His promises so real. I’m so thankful for God’s word, and for the tears that wash my soul…

Easter…Home April 12, 2020

April 12, 2020 Easter…a time of joy and remembrance of our Savior’s death and resurrection. So many sweet memories of Easter’s past. Growing up, I recall fun shopping trips with my Mom for beautiful dresses, which generally needed ruffles and lace, new white shoes (Buster Brown was a favorite!), getting Mom a corsage, and going…

Music April 4, 2020

April 4, 2020 I often wake up with a song in my head. Usually, it’s a hymn, or something on my Ashley playlist, The last week or so, it’s a song that I haven’t heard in years, not a typical song of comfort. I felt God’s impulse to share this song…but didn’t (Obviously, I’m posting…