Blog
My blog is broken into three main categories but I touch on endless topics. To read my posts about these categories just click the buttons below.
The Fishbowl Podcast
The podcast for leaders in ministry and the world
Oozing Everyday
Thoughts on life and faith while “oozing”‘ with the light of Christ
2 Brothers with Hemophilia
The journey of two brothers with Severe hemophilia A
Apartment 13
There are so many things to give thanks for this season, but two very, special women have been on my heart. During my sophomore year in college, I moved from the dorms to the university apartments. I had one roommate that lasted only a short time and then I was...
Listening
Friday morning was different. I felt lighter (I wish I was referring to my weight, but not quite). I spent the day with my husband. We went to breakfast, drove to Santa Fe to see Julian and take him to lunch, ran the dogs, and just came home and enjoyed the...
Grief
I have always equated grief with the loss (death) of someone I loved. When my parents both died a part of my soul went with them. I am the woman I am because of each of them. I have also grieved the loss of a sibling I never knew. He died before I was born and I...
A New Direction
Change is not always a welcomed visitor…especially when it is not your choice. At least when you have the choice to instigate change you may have an idea of what you are about to encounter. But when your livelihood is at stake change can be terrifying. I am...
On this day…
I love when I look at Facebook and the "On This Day…." reminder comes up. A familiar photo of a special time with family and friends, a post about the events of a fantastic day…but when October/November comes, those posts are often ones I would rather not...
The Pit
I suffer from clinical depression and anxiety. It's not a big secret, but it's something I don't talk about very often. I was officially diagnosed 20 years ago but looking back on the years before that, I can see that there were definitely signs. My mother also...
You just never know
Friday night our women's ministry held an event at our church. The program was filled with several women who shared their faith journey. It was absolutely amazing. Four women of all ages stood in front of our group and opened their hearts sharing their struggles and...
Change will not steal my joy
I am one incredibly blessed woman. This past weekend I celebrated my 48th birthday. I have always felt loved by my "men" (my hubby and two sons), but there was just something extra special about this birthday. I was treated like a queen and showered with gifts. My...
Change, Anxiety and Hope
I've lived with depression and anxiety for many, many years. Since my early twenties if not in high school a bit. I have hit rock bottom once and fortunately have found myself out of that cold, dark, slimy pit of depression. I do admit that I sink back into...
Toxic
I love cherry tomatos. When I select a basket from the produce aisle, I try to jiggle them around to see if all of them look healthy...without any yucky, moldy ones hiding in the middle. I never know if the entire package is good until I get home and pour them out...
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