"Twelve years ago....... on this day, in my 5th month of pregnancy, I gave birth to a son, Caden Trevor, who was unable to sustain life. He became the third child I lost to what is known as a "miscarriage." This term miscarriage by definition is "an unsuccessful outcome of something planned". Hmmm, how about that?"
Read moreLove Set Free
"Thanking God today for the option of resurrection...... in after witnessing "death" in multiple ways over my lifetime, I can confidently say new life is available to us at any given time. Fortunately, these chances do not depend on whether I am "good enough" or my behavior warrants the benefits of "grace", but simply because........... of a sacrificial love.
Read moreHappy from Heartache
"I have been asked by inquisitive minds, who have wondered how I have endured such hardship, losses, and trials over the course of my life. From the issues of abandonment to accusations, losses of loves and ever evolving relationships, much is required from those who have been given much. It is a Biblical principle one cannot get away from.
Read moreAccept the Unacceptable
"Coming to terms with things that happen in life is probably one of the toughest transitions I have had to continually make. Perhaps because most time, it means my desires are not considered; my will in matters is mute.
Read moreAccusations bring Determination
"I have had quite a few years in my journey of faith, and I use that term specifically, because faith is not religion. The more freedom I have found in my life, the closer I am to understanding what faith is meant to look like. I have found that an adverse effect of finding freedom is that it can offend and frighten those who choose to live with the need to control, much like the religious did in ancient days.
Read morePossess Your Pain
"I remember many years ago I returned home from the hospital, after suffering a horrendous loss. In the 5th month of an unplanned pregnancy of our 5th child, I suffered a miscarriage. After delivering this tiny, perfect human, my blood pressure drastically dropped and frankly, I was close to death from internal bleeding. It seems incomprehensible to me.......
Read moreWorking Out
"At first glance, when I see someone "fit", I wonder about the work and determination it takes to get into shape. The time commitment, lifestyle choices, "iron" pumped, and all the intention behind the choice to "get healthy" is amazing to me. While living in Southern California, this lifestyle was evident most everywhere.
Read moreDestiny Triumphs
"In my own personal life, as well as in the larger sense, I have noticed a trend. Perhaps this became more apparent after a sudden death or losses in my life, but no matter how, hidden hurts and toxic emotions eventually come to the surface in stressful times.
Read moreA Strong Stand
"Even if everyone is telling you that something wrong is something right. Even if the whole world is telling you to move, it is your duty to plant yourself like a tree, look them in the eye, and say, 'No, you move'."
Read moreLove Never Fails
"If you love something, or someone, set it free." I have heard this quote countless times over my lifetime, but until I come face to face with the task, in each instance, there is no way to predict its outcome..."
Read moreThe Deconstruction of Trust
"I recently heard that "trust is the opposite of division" and I believe if we are honest, we can say we have seen a catastrophic breakdown in trust on many levels. The most glaringly has been in governmental levels in recent years and history, whether that be political, educational, religious, or secular in nature.
Read moreInadequacies and Opportunities
"In my many years of living, there have been countless times I have felt inadequate; moments when I have wondered if I have what it takes to deal with life when tragedy strikes, success comes, or any type of change comes that I could not possibly foresee.
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