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“For Mama: READ THIS NOW! Psalms 46:1-5 From Paisley.”
I smiled as I saw our ten year olds handwriting scrawled on a notecard, in big bold letters. The note was waiting for me outside our bedroom door. It was five am and she was sound asleep. ‘Sweet Paisley. She must…
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“I am just so discouraged that I am back in this place.” I found myself saying. Tears spilled down my face as the words tumbled out of my mouth. As I said the words, realization of how true they were came flooding in. I had been pushing on, pushing…
“What small things can you celebrate today?”
I looked at my phone as the text came through from the coaching group I was participating in. The text had caught me on one of those days that started out great-complete with a workout, time with God and a cup of decaf…
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“I’m not sure how to ask this question.” My mentor shared. She was full of compassion and grace and fully committed to pushing me towards God.
“It’s ok. You are free to ask anyway.” I encouraged, knowing her questions were always helpful and always from a place of wanting to…
“How is your writing coming?” My friend asked.
“It’s not.” I laughed, out of embarrassment. I had started a blog and a Youtube channel with the aim of posting on both each week. I felt called to share our special needs/church planting/city living story, hoping it would reach just one…
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“How do you feel like you are doing? Matt asked. “You seem…different. Good different.”
“I feel different. I’m not sure how to put it into words. Something has shifted. I can’t quite explain it, but I feel different.” I found myself stumbling over my words as I attempted to describe…
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“Finley, I’m trying to sleep!” Matt teased our sweet seven year old.
“Aaahhh!” She exclaimed, patting his arm with her hand. Matt began fake snoring, making Finley giggle as she attempted to “wake” him up.
“Who is there!?” Matt exclaimed, popping his head up. Finley squealed with delight! The game was…
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“This birthday feels different.” I shared with Matt. “Seven has always felt different, a monumental shift with our older kids. A time when they go from a little kid to being a big kid. Conversations deepen and their sense of humor starts to blossom.” Tears welled. “I know that…
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“What brings you in today?”
“I think I have caregiver burnout…” my counselor patiently waited for me to continue.
“ I have 9 out of the 10 symptoms.” This was official. I was on the couch, saying the words to a professional therapist. These words had only been uttered to a…
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Hi lovely people! My name is Heather and I am so glad you are here. I am writing to you in the middle of my story, from the place where I don't know how it will all turn out, when the story is incomplete, when days are marked by uncertainty, dashed dreams, an unsure future and gripping on to Jesus and loosing my grip and finding he grips me back. Come along with me.