There wasn’t a lightning bolt. No dramatic moment or big medical emergency. It crept in quietly—like the way fall turns into winter. One day, I was running errands with my mom, and the next, I was coordinating her appointments and prescriptions and reminding her how to use her TV remote… again. But the moment it really hit me? It was a random weekday morning. I went about my day as usual. I hurried to get my youngest daughter to school while my oldest texted me about this and that, and then my phone rang. It was my dad. He...
There wasn’t a lightning bolt. No dramatic moment or big medical emergency. It crept in quietly—like the way fall turns into winter. One day, I was running errands with my mom, and the next, I was coordinating her appointments and prescriptions and reminding her how to use her TV remote… again. But the moment it really hit me? It was a random weekday morning. I went about my day as usual. I hurried to get my youngest daughter to school while my oldest texted me about this and that, and then my phone rang. It was my dad. He...
Self Identity
January 5, 2023 in Faith & Heart, Family Life“Define yourself radically as one beloved by God. This is the true self. Every other identity is an illusion.” Brennan Manning There seems to be an epidemic of identity crisis running rampant these days. By definition, an identity crisis is “a period of...
Life’s Canvas
November 20, 2022 in Faith & Heart, Family LifeSome painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun. ~ Pablo Picasso My daughter has a way of sparring a conversation, often leaving you asking more questions than those that were answered. The other day...
Finding Peace
October 30, 2022 in Encouragement & Prayer, Faith & Heart, Family Life“Meditation means letting go of our baggage, letting go of all the pre-rehearsed stories and inner-dialogue that we’ve grown so attached to.” – Andy Puddicombe It’s been hard for me to focus – and remain focused – since late spring. Since my hospital...
Battling Anger
October 22, 2022 in Faith & Heart, Family Life“Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath, nor give place to the devil. Ephesians 4:26-27, NKJV This year has not exactly been an easy one. I had the accident in late April, the surgery...
Remembering My Dad
October 21, 2022 in Faith & Heart, Family LifeThe Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit. – Psalm 34:18 (KJV) It’s never easy to say goodbye to a parent. Last year my dad was diagnosed with lung cancer. We...
My Morning Routine
September 5, 2022 in Encouragement & Prayer, Family LifeA man without ambition is dead. A man with ambition but no love is dead. A man with ambition and love for his blessings here on earth is ever so alive. – Pearl Bailey I thrive on structure and schedules. My life has...
Broken Vessels
July 28, 2022 in Faith & Heart, Family LifeWe receive and we lose, and we must try to achieve gratitude, and with that gratitude embrace with whole hearts whatever of life that remains after the losses. ― Andre Dubus I never would have said that my life was difficult. I have...
Live Love Forgive
June 20, 2022 in Faith & Heart, Family LifeI think the first step is to understand that forgiveness does not exonerate the perpetrator. Forgiveness liberates the victim. It’s a gift you give yourself. — T. D. Jakes My Story These past two weeks have been a whirlwind of chaos and medical confusion....