Fill My Cup Lord

Do you ever feel that if you hear the words COVID or global pandemic one more time you would scream?  My question today is this, how do we cope?  How do we fill our cup when we are running on empty?  There is an old chorus that speaks into what I wish to share. Fill...
The Least of These

The Least of These

The Least of These It was time for her daily constitutional.  Her route was predictable, familiar, close to home.  There were not too many options during a pandemic.  Even though she was in her happy place, observing God’s bountiful and majestic creation, she didn’t...

A Golden Opportunity

A Golden Opportunity What golden opportunities are available to us during these hard and dark days of a global pandemic?   How do we even escape the feeling of isolation?  This feeling is not only limited to the physical but also can lead to mental and emotional pain....

Creatively Connected

Creatively Connected Connection…I love feeling connected, who doesn’t? We were made for connection.  Planning book clubs, stone soup parties, theme nights and get-togethers is my jam.  Building bridges between people and watching these connections take place...
Two Daughters

Two Daughters

Two Daughters One Illness Mental health. It’s something my husband Steve and I never truly understood and probably thought we were immune too. We’ve always been creative, productive people who just got things done. We also raised three very busy children teaching them...

Grieving The Old Life

Grieving The Old Life As I’ve navigated through the journey of supporting my loved one who struggles with mental illness, there was one realization I had that impacted me the most…and it still does. Grieving. It sounds a little odd – no one has passed away…so...