I just spent over an hour in the car driving back from an amazing weekend, and I had this song on repeat. I must live under a rock because I've never heard Thy Will by Hillary Scott before (or I did and never noticed). Thursday though it came on while I was running errands and… Continue reading Out of the wilderness
Tag: Random thoughts
Every hour
I've been reflecting lately. It seems to be a growing season, and it seems like reflecting might be a good way to not repeat past mistakes and to figure out how to improve. I notice a habit. When life seems to be falling apart, when I don't know what else to do, I lean into… Continue reading Every hour
Perspective
I'm hanging out with a just turned 4 year old for the first part of this week. It's "Camp Auntie" because everyone else got to go to camp this week. Her perspective on life is interesting. Today, we were driving down the road. It's a pretty generic road surrounded by businesses on either side, bus… Continue reading Perspective
Why it’s important
I felt compelled today to share a thing, which is why I share what I share. I've had a few people recently give me funny looks or outright question why I openly discuss mental health things, particularly my own. First let me assure you I don't discuss all the things. As always my life is… Continue reading Why it’s important
When good hurts
This has been a rough start to the week. I came off a week of camp worn out and a little bit not feeling the best and was slapped right in my exhausted face by Father's Day. It hasn't been pretty. I tried to muscle through Sunday, but I did a terrible job and left… Continue reading When good hurts
Safety in the journey
"You have things you need to work on, too." This was said to be in the midst of a discussion about something I felt hurt by. First, let me state that I am proud of myself for having the discussion and staying in it until the resolution. Because you see I don't normally do that… Continue reading Safety in the journey
Oh for grace…
It's been a while. This has been a very busy month. The last few weeks have been brutal for various reasons, some in busyness and some in storms, tornadoes and flooding (yup I live in that state). While I've been silent here, it doesn't mean anything ominous. It's a mixture of both busyness and working… Continue reading Oh for grace…
To live in the present
First, let me take a minute to acknowledge that I took last week off from writing. I even got a few questions about it. For some reason, last week was just a week to exist and not contemplate much of anything. It definitely had its rough moments. I'm still learning to navigate this place I… Continue reading To live in the present
What if….Even if
Well this weekend was not supposed to look like it does. The sunset of my 41st year of life was supposed to be full of friends and fun and a road trip to see one of my favorites. But then the event was cancelled so the road trip was cancelled and...here I am. Wandering around… Continue reading What if….Even if
His plans…not mine
This verse in Jeremiah 29 is one that a lot of people love. It's one that I have mixed feelings about. God has a plan for me. Yay! Super! I like it, until His plan doesn't look like I thought it would and His provision for me is so different than I wanted. I'm a… Continue reading His plans…not mine