Infuse She came into this world with a kick and a scream She quickly became more than a dream. My daughter, the best friend I needed My expectations, she far past exceeded. With her laughs that come from deep in her soul and a smile so precious, my heart she soon stole. She is filled with personality-that… Continue reading Infused with Beauty: A Poem for my Daughter
Month: May 2017
Reprieve: Letting Yourself Get Lost
Reprieve How often do you close your eyes and allow your mind to just LET GO? Taken to that place full of endless possibilities. A reprieve from the struggles you are facing, whatever they may be. When you do this, how do you do it? A massage? Painting? A glass (or two) of wine? I find… Continue reading Reprieve: Letting Yourself Get Lost
Do Not Fear, I Am With You (Bible Journal)
Isaiah 41:10 So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Whatever fears are on your mind today, rest in knowing that He has you wrapped in his arms You are not alone.… Continue reading Do Not Fear, I Am With You (Bible Journal)
I Survived
Survive 6 months. That's how long I went without seeing my husband. I heard from him a few times. But, unfortunately, communication on submarines is VERY limited. I can go months without hearing from him or getting an e-mail. Going into it, I thought I knew what to expect. We had gone 3 months apart… Continue reading I Survived
Who Am I… Meditating on My Life Outside of Motherhood
Impression Today, I sit and ponder about what impression I am leaving in my life. What do people think when they hear my name? What do people think when they first see me? Does this change once they get to know me? Am I leaving the type of impression in this life that I want… Continue reading Who Am I… Meditating on My Life Outside of Motherhood
Don’t Give in to Pride (Bible Journal)
via Daily Prompt: Catapult Catapult 2 Chronicles 26:15-17 15 In Jerusalem, he positioned catapults to shoot arrows and great stones, a new invention by ingenious men, in the towers and on the corners of the city wall. Because of his impressive army, many of the surrounding nations knew about Uzziah and how God helped him win battles. 16 But when Uzziah… Continue reading Don’t Give in to Pride (Bible Journal)
Set Adrift and Seize the Day (Bible Journal)
Adrift Luke 9:62 Jesus said, No procrastination. No backward looks. You can’t put God's kingdom off till tomorrow. Seize the day. It can be easy to let ourselves get weighed down by the mundane, routine things in life. We have to wake up every morning before we want to. We have to put on those… Continue reading Set Adrift and Seize the Day (Bible Journal)

