When I came to E, first my mind went blank and I said to myself, “What begins with E?” Then as the words began to come, I thought, I hope I’m not missing anything! Yet that was this morning and now I have to try and remember all the words I came up with. I …
Category: mental health
B is for…
Day 2 – It’s funny how if you give yourself some focus how it opens up the floodgates! I’ve been mulling over all the letters I’ll need to describe all the good changes I’ve made. LOL. It really does make me laugh. I was thinking this was going to be hard, well it is, only …
Thanksgiving Update
So in my previous post, Sometimes, No Matter; I Invited you to check up on me after my hysterectomy. I will tell you I questioned my decision right up to the time I went in for surgery. I want to tell you my doctor, nurses, and hospital staff were absolutely wonderful. The guy who admitted …
Dark Caves, Deep Holes and Hidden Treasure
It scares me to think of diving into old mistakes, (Dark Caves,) and opening old wounds, (Deep Holes.) But as I thought about what I've learned, (Hidden Treasure,) I began to see more clearly where my passion lies. What I have is a treasure trove collected from this journey of life, and a heart to encourage others. …
Risking
On a scale of 1-10, my anxiety level has been hanging out around a 6 or 7 lately and that's with taking my anti-depressant/anti-anxiety medication. So what's going on? - Lots! I hope you don't mind some rambling, because that's just what I need right now and I know there's got to be someone out …
Trust Is Not Blind
I held fear before my eyes 'Til all I saw was my demise Anxious thoughts scratched and clawed And tore my face away from God. For man may come to cut and take But will I allow my faith to shake? Nothing can separate me from the One Whose love shines stronger than the sun. …
Deciphering Health
Anyone out there struggling with health or weight issues? No doubt we all do! I wasn't sure what all to include in this post, but I feel compelled to complain to someone. LOL! So let me start where I'm at right now and then I'll go backward and then forward to what I'm hoping for. …
Finding Encouragement
I've doubted myself for so long, I don't know how to act any differently. But, that doesn't mean I can't learn! In this season of my life, my kids are grown, my marriage is strong, and my work is - well it's just work. So now I can finally "grow-up" in the sense of "What …
With My Soul
If I seek you, will I find you,Through the chaos of the day?Though the world would try to hide youWill you lead me in the way?When I'm trembling and I'm humbledAnd my world just falls apart,Though it passes understanding,Will your peace stay in my heart?Though my mind is racing endless,And my thoughts they go astray,Will …
An Ordinary Woman
or·di·nar·y1.of no special quality or interest; commonplace;unexceptional: One novel isbrilliant, the other is decidedly ordinary; an ordinary person.For the past few years I've been considering what it means to be ordinary. I've even come to accept that, indeed, that is exactly what I am. But yesterday I looked at my statement that I am just ordinary and I asked myself, "Why is it so important that I see myself as ordinary?" And …
The Far Reaches of Grace 