Peace. What a beautiful concept. For several months, I have felt more of its glorious presence than I’ve encountered in years. This week is different. The darkness returned. For as long as I can remember, depression and anxiety have ruled my life. There doesn’t need to be a reason for me to slip into one […]
Twizzler Flower Valentine
This is my son’s last school Valentine’s party. {Insert my tears here…} He will enter the grown up world of middle school next year, so I wanted to send him off with some really cute personalized Valentines. I must thank my wonderful husband for his fabulous photography work… First, we did a photo shoot with […]
Breaking Free From Addiction
We all have moments we never forget. The ones that split life cleanly into before and after. Mine happened 27 years ago. And everything I am today grew out of what God did in that moment. I started drinking at 13. I want to say that slowly so it lands the way it should — […]
DIY Heart Elbow Patch Sweater
I made this fun sweater for my daughter yesterday, and am in the process of making a matching one for myself. Sewing is not an area I excel in, so I was glad to find an alternative method to attach the adorable hearts to the elbows… Supplies: Sweater- I found black, sparkly sweaters on clearance […]
The Lies of Sugar Addiction
I was born an addict. I truly believe I came out of the womb craving. I desperately craved love, food, and as I entered my teen years, drugs and alcohol. If you have been here before, you are well aware of my many struggles with a variety of addictions. When I gave up alcohol and […]
Get Healthy the SMART Way
We always start the year with so many exciting goals and plans to achieve them. There is a newness in the air. A feeling of hope. I made my own list of Resolutions a couple of weeks ago. I must admit, I have already become a bit overwhelmed with them. I’m really starting to understand […]
