Where are you right now in this moment? Maybe I caught you in a moment of peace and understanding? Maybe you are overwhelmed with hopelessness or somewhere in between? A friend and coworker sent me this article with an emoji. Coronavirus Briefing from the New York Times It came at the right time for me….
The Right Tools
Good morning. I believe it was Thursday that Pastor Andy shared during a prayer service. I tuned in virtually for as long as I could prior to beginning my work day. He read from 2nd Corinthians 10:3-5. He shared a story that is familiar. He had a flat tire and could not get the nuts…
That’s the story of, that’s the glory of love
The movie Beaches is a favorite. I saw the movie as a teenager and came home to tell my mom all about it. “Will you come to the theatre and watch with me?” I can only imagine her response and the joy to have a teenage daughter stop her world and want to see a…
With Autumn Closing In
Summer. June, July, and August. For many years as a young mom, I had off during the summer. Oh what fun we had sleeping in, snuggled up in the bed eating breakfast, and watching Dragon Tales and Sesame Street. We would plan adventures to the park, attend Vacation Bible School, and go to the beach…
DEAR MAN
Today I would like to share a DBT activity that will increase positive communication within any relationship. We often avoid practicing skills because we get overwhelmed and stuck in patterns. I encourage you to be open and courageous enough to try something new to interrupt a communication pattern that’s causing barriers to a healthier way…
Take the time
If you read my post about treading water, you discovered my desire to locate my scuba instructor from 1983! I found him! I thought you might enjoy reading our correspondence. Who can you reach out to today to say “thank you” or “you made a difference”? Marc, I was 17 years old in 1983 and…
This Day
To my children, grandchildren, and all the great grandchildren beyond this day, I woke up singing “This Day” by Point of Grace. I love when that happens! To wake up singing is a blessing. Yesterday, I scanned Facebook memories and enjoyed looking at the pictures of joy AND knowing some of the stories behind the…
Treading Water
A miracle happened. When someone asks how they can pray and they follow that up with specific prayers your faith takes wings. Or, like my friend said over text, “where there is faith, there is hope”. Yes. It’s not important to share the details. We went from crisis to hope. Heading to an appointment in…
Connection, laughter, self-care
Parish and I have travelled for the last few months to NC. During our stay, we were encouraged to “do something fun” and “self-care”. At the close of a meeting, the last 5 minutes is dedicated to this topic and ideas are shared by the families. I thought I would share some ideas that organically…
We do our own work
You can’t do the work for someone. You just can’t. If you’ve taken the Enneagram inventory you know a number 2 with a wing of 8 is probably the world’s best at trying to fix everything. A helper/challenger. Please help my family! 🙂 I know from professional learning, years of therapy, and life experiences that…
ARRESTED BY GRACE 