July 24, 2020 My Dad has been battling non-Hodgkin lymphoma for over 20 years. This past year he was diagnosed with stage 4 squamous cell carcinoma. Both of my parents are the kindest, Godliest people I know. Dad will drop whatever he is doing to pray with you, and to share God’s love and his…
July 11, 2020 Recently, I have been rather consumed with “looking” for Ashley, and rather upset with God for not answering the multitude of prayers I have laid at His feet. I do believe that Ashley sends me “love notes” in the form of butterflies and heart clouds and dragonflies and other little ways. But…
June 24, 2020 What defines me? What defines you? I was talking with a parent recently about a diagnosis for their child. That diagnosis doesn’t change who the child is: beloved! It doesn’t change that the child is still…a child…their child! It doesn’t change their dreams for that child: they may have to adjust their…
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 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 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,…
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…
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…
So grateful my Redeemer lives, and that Ashley is with Him today celebrating Easter in heaven…her second Easter!!! He is risen! 💕
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…