Last week, April 14th marked eleven years since my brother Jeffrey passed away. Each year that has come and gone has taught me grief cannot be calculated, expected or pushed around. Grief comes and goes as it pleases and rarely gives you any kind of notice as to how she might arrive. Some times she […]
Being Present
Soul Whisperings
Offer... Return... Listen. When I get still and listen, that's what I hear: Offer... Return... Listen. When I look outward... Things get foggy. And inevitably I start hustling for my worth. Not on purpose, mind you, but because I was made to be connected to my Creator. Looking outward, no matter how innocently it begins, has a … Continue reading Soul Whisperings
Grief and Gold
Last week, April 14th marked eleven years since my brother Jeffrey passed away. Each year that has come and gone has taught me grief cannot be calculated, expected or pushed around. Grief comes and goes as it pleases and rarely gives you any kind of notice as to how she might arrive. Some times she … Continue reading Grief and Gold
Do You Know You Are Wildly Loved?
This past weekend, I had the kids on my own while Jeremy was away on a guy’s (long) golf weekend. I am 34 weeks pregnant which makes me not quite miserable, but definitely not as confidant in my ability to chase after my 2 year old in public (She’s one fast mama-jama and, believe me, … Continue reading Do You Know You Are Wildly Loved?
Channelling My Inner Athlete
Last week, I spent some time thinking about the 16 year old athlete version of me from long ago. She seems to be the truest version of me before I was introduced to deep pain or experiencing wounds. I learned something from that girl. When it came to anything athletic, she used to say, “I … Continue reading Channelling My Inner Athlete
Now Choose Life!
Most of our decisions each day can be categorized as choices that either support life or death. For our relationships, spiritual walk, physical or mental health. As I was thinking about this last week, I began thinking through what choosing life or choosing death might look like in our lives. Choosing life might look … Continue reading Now Choose Life!
One Word: Present
At the beginning of the year, I was inspired by a friend of mine to choose a word to be my anthem for the year. A single word that could bring me back to center when the chaos creeps in, which it inevitably does at some point. Right? That word for me this year is … Continue reading One Word: Present