I bought a fish... 7 months ago... Before life changed so much...yet stayed oh so much the same... And, as we go into the last month of 2014, I am amazed that though all that has happened the last 7 months, this little guy is still swimming around happily. Especially as of late, he … Continue reading My Fishy Squishy
Tag: truth
tRUTH @ 10
I spend a lot of time acting like I have it all together & am able to get up each day and push forward... But, the TRUTH is, I'm always exhausted. I like to act like I can do everything on my own. But, the TRUTH is, any energy I have comes from Him, because I … Continue reading tRUTH @ 10
Proverbs 31- Enoughness.
So, we appear to be in a time in my life where this whole blogging thing is occasional at best... Between grad school, practicum, work, friendships, family, church, and a budding relationship, I haven't really had time for the other things that keep me - uh, me? I get so tired from everything that I … Continue reading Proverbs 31- Enoughness.
Paint & Healing
It's friday... As a matter of fact, it's really only Friday for another 15 minutes. Today has been a long day, one that began hours before I am used to (who knew there was a 5:45 in the A.M.?)Friday's mean Five Minute Friday. I got the prompt last night before bed & had it in … Continue reading Paint & Healing
Mighty
Five Minute Friday (on Saturday). No overthinking, no extensive editing. Just writing. Then, link up at Lisa-Jo Baker's site.MIGHTYREADY? GO:I have been struggling with this word since I received it in December.I prayed over my "One Word" for 2014, and there it was again: Mighty.Now, for Five Minute Friday: Mighty.Lately, I have felt anything but.Behind … Continue reading Mighty
Truth: I’m Holding Out for a Hero
Today, I am going to incorporate this week's Five Minute Friday prompt with something I have been planning for a while, since I have a bit to say on the subject.The goal of Five Minute Friday is to write for five minutes without over-thinking or editing. This week's prompt is Truth, which fits perfectly with … Continue reading Truth: I’m Holding Out for a Hero
Just Be…
In May of 2012, I set out on a challenge of sorts to myself. My "goal" was to begin to better myself and simplify my life. I sought at the beginning to eliminate clutter from my life by slowly purging myself of unneeded items.For me, this is no easy task as I am very close … Continue reading Just Be…
On My Broken Heart
Things are happening, heartbreaking things. My Papaw is slowly letting go of this life. A gentle, quiet man, he loves all his grandkids so much. And, we love him.All of this is taking place in Oklahoma and I am all the way at home in California - alone.At this time, I make no assumptions about … Continue reading On My Broken Heart
Depression Hurts…Love can Help
If you've never experienced it yourself, depression seems like a foreign language. Even if someone close to you has gone through it, you still don't fully grasp the effect it has on a life.For nearly 10 years, I struggled with the darkness of depression. The black cloud covered my life, making it nearly impossible to … Continue reading Depression Hurts…Love can Help
“Is it Safe…?”
I recently posted about some of the new things that would pop up here on my blog. I called it "new directions," when, really, it's just a new addition.After reading a facebook link to that post describing it's content, my dad asked me, "is it safe to talk about your struggle with depression so out … Continue reading “Is it Safe…?”


