
The changing seasons of grief
Come to Me, all of you take up my yoke and learn from Me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for yourselves....

Absence makes the heart seek truth.
John 8:32 Then you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free. There is that phrase that comes to mind "absence makes the heart...

The FOG of grief...
Psalm 143: 7-8 Answer me quickly, Lord; my spirit fails. Don't hide your face from me and I will be like those going down to the Pit. ...

Profound Perspective Change
Because of the Lord's faithful love we do not perish, for His mercies never end. They are new every morning; great is YOUR faithfulness!...

Remembering the Simplicity of Innocence
Psalm 27:13-14 I believe that I shall look upon the goodness of the Lord in the land of the living! Wait for the Lord; be STRONG, and let...

The ACHE within and the LOVE from above
For with God nothing shall be impossible. Luke 1:37 I often feel drawn to write just to express myself and where I fall in the path of...

Meaningful moments in this life.
He gives strength to the weary and strengthens the powerless. Youths may faint and grow weary, and young men stumble and fall, but those...

A Road Trip of Reflection
Caution: sharp curves ahead, steep downgrades and falling rocks...which lead you to spectacular views. The Lord is near the...

Sometimes in the waves of change, we find new direction
Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5 Today I returned from Oceanside, CA to Shakopee, MN after helping get my...

“The sandwich generation...being the Panini”
Honor your father and mother I that your days may be long in the land the LORD has given you. Exodus 20:12 ”The sandwich generation”? ...

Internal, Intricate and Independent
Galations 6:2 Carry each other's burdens and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ We are built for compassion as mothers. We...

The Final Farewell to our fine son until one day.
He will wipe every tear from their eyes. There will be no more death or mourning or crying or pain, for the old order of things has...

A day to celebrate you, a birthday
"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and...

Learning to say goodbye-a life lesson
Marc saying goodbye to Mattie. Psalm 46: God is my refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. As one gets older you learn a...

My Son
My son how I still miss you It's clear that you're not here I listen for your laughter but instead I shed a tear We never will forget you...

Memorial Day: A time to acknowledge those who serve
One week from Monday (Memorial Day) we will have the honor of burying Joey among America's heroes at Fort Snelling National Cemetery. ...

Faith and Fear: The Funeral & Fargo
Every day after the initial day is one on sort of a shock state. There is so much happening around you and the love and support in that...

This Mountain that's in front of me: the week after
Growing up on the west coast, mountains and oceans were a regular part of my landscape. Those mountains were just majestic in their...

Celebrating Others
This journey is a challenging one to say the least as a mother. You drop your kid off at college four hours away in August all smiles. ...
















