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Losing Heart

Frankly I had lost heart. She was not accepted into the Nursing Program. This college girl of mine. There was no room. They were not taking transfer students. She had spoken to board members. Sent in her application. Still. The answer was no. And no matter how hard I tried; tried to understand that this was not God's will for her- there was something else planned- I lost heart. I was discouraged. My heart hurt for my girl. She's worked hard. Things don't come easy to our family. And this constant barrage of deaths and rough times, had left me discouraged and ... View Post

Living Life

A busy day.  Nothing new;  except the feeling.  All day.  Something.  Not right.  The Cast Party.  Families.  Dancers.  Food.  Decorating.  Arabian Nights.  Alladin.  So much to do.  Purposefully stepping one foot in front of the other.  Work.  Grief.  Talk truth.  Verse after verse.  To my weary heart.  Jeremiah 31:3 The LORD appeared to us in the past, saying: "I have loved you with an everlasting love; I have drawn you with unfailing kindness. It ... View Post

The Boys

The farm boy; my only boy.  I used to say boys.  A moment; forever changed.  My brothers, always called "the boys." Mom's words echo;  "have you talked to the boys?"  Grown men with families.  The boys. Naturally I began to call my sons;  the boys.  I loved calling them that.  I loved having 2 boys.  They fought.  Tousling.  Angry.  Dominance.  Fists clenched.  War. Strength.  Awful.  Until.  Maturity.  Alliance.  Friendship. Early on it was as cohorts against ... View Post

What? November is Over Already? Day # 30 of Thankfulness

We were off the farm for a little over 24 hours. Attending a baptism.  Being with family.  Trying to embrace this new change.  Pushing through the loss and grief and all we have known.  We have been blessed.  It's so hard because it was so good.  Not perfect.  At all.  But good.  And the memories made; a treasure.  We want that for our kids.  Memories.  Laughter.  Family.  Grace.  This last day of November is the 30th day of Thankfulness.  My how this month has flown by.  Each day ... View Post

Right Here, Right Now Day # 21 of Thankfulness

She's home.  She's here.  We ate dinner together; around that farmhouse table.  We held hands to pray.  It is in these moments that the empty spot is felt.  We all feel it.  I breathe deep.  I focus on what's right here in front of me.  We sing our song for grace. The song the oldest brought home from Preschool. Sung for more than 24 years.  There is laughter and joy around this table.  These silly kids.  This is what God wants me to enjoy.  Right here and right now.  30 Days of ... View Post

Does The Quiet Threaten You? Day # 21 Thankfulness

I am reminded that Jesus often withdrew. Luke 5:16 But Jesus often withdrew to the wilderness for prayer       He stepped away from the crowds and the fullness of the day. He intentionally took time to be alone; to rest in His Father.  Often that time was cut short. He was highly pursued. People wanted to be in his presence. But he was human. And life got overwhelming. So, Jesus withdrew.  These are lessons I am learning. Learning how to be quiet. How to make all I do intentional; Even the laundry, the book work. It all matters.  It all counts.  How to pull away from ... View Post