Monthly Archives: July 2013

I had a full life. Full of laughter. Full of joy. Full of hopes and dreams. Now, at times, life feels empty. A deep devastating emptiness devoid of purpose. Empty promises. Empty arms. Empty place at the table. Empty spot … Continue reading →

Verbiage. It’s a strange thing.  But I believe it matters.  The way we say things reveals our heart, what we truly believe.  Matthew 12 :34 says, For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks.  That’s why I find … Continue reading →

This is a verse I have struggled with since May 5th. The Lord has brought it to mind many times.  “Give thanks, Lord? For this? I understand it’s your will, and I am choosing to trust that will, day-by-day in … Continue reading →

Sitting on the beach today. Grant should have been sitting here with me. Both of us, book in hand, talking about this and that. Watching him play volleyball with his little sister. Reluctantly agreeing to ride bikes with me up … Continue reading →

Events once celebrated, still celebrated by most families, have now become a test of endurance for us. We leave for vacation tomorrow. A vacation that Grant was scheduled to join us, share in our fun and memories. And now instead, … Continue reading →