>Today I had the opportunity to participate in a forum on human trafficking. It was extremely exciting to have such a conference in my own town. I arrived at Kentwood Community Church to set up my display in room 115. The room was lined… Continue Reading “>Restored Life”
>My long time friend Russ has gotten me thinking today. Russ and I grew up in Boyscouts together. Yeah, that’s right…I was in the Boyscouts. I know I’m a girl. Don’t mess with me…I’ll tie you up in a knot, put a splint on… Continue Reading “>Feeling”
>Fear is natural. Fear can be good. It tells us when to run away, when to hide, when to scream like a little girl. Phobias, however, aren’t really the most healthy thing in the world to collect. But I am a phobia hoarder. (Yes!… Continue Reading “>5 Phobias”
>I really enjoy shopping. Especially when I can get a great deal. A t-shirt for $3? It’s mine! Shoes on 50% off clearance? Move over, lady! I’m gettin‘ them! And kid’s clothes? Oh…I could buy them all! There is a thrill to finding a… Continue Reading “>Killing the Consumer Within”
>At this moment I am feeling a tad bit melancholy. There are a few things that are weighing heavily on my spirit and pulling the corners of my mouth down just slightly. Sometimes life is hard. Sometimes things don’t go the way we hope.… Continue Reading “”
>The other day I looked around my house and realized that every single piece of furniture we have is second, third of fourth hand. The piano was purchased at a garage sale. The table and chairs are from my childhood home. The love seat… Continue Reading “>Of Couches and Tables; Birds and Flowers”
>As a 14 year old I wanted nothing more in this world than to be an actress. Somehow I would be discovered while buying candy at 7-11. From there, I would be whisked away to Hollywood where I would instantly be wed to Brad… Continue Reading “>When a Merry Maiden Marries…”
>Bad things happen. Bad people often make those bad things happen. While reading a section of “Half The Sky” by Nick Kristoff I became overwhelmed. I was beyond grieved by the evil that is done in this world. It is incomprehensible the damage that… Continue Reading “>He Loves Us. Oh, How He Loves Us All.”
>I am just a little different. One would think that a 32 year old woman would have figured this out 25 years ago. But…like I said…I’m different. Can I just tell you that this realization was earth shattering. That I didn’t see this knowledge… Continue Reading “>The Tale of the Periwinkle Peacock”