I keep thinking it wasn't real. The whole thing was just a dream. I didn't really have a heart attack. I want it to not be real. I want to go back to before ... Before when my weight and cholesterol and blood pressure were numbers that looked good and gave me confidence in my health. Before when 42 was really way too young for anything scary like a heart attack. Before when I drank my coffee and ate my bagel and didn't have a handful of pills to go with my breakfast. We all have a ... [Read More]
Some Lessons from Pinterest
I spent some time this weekend updating my boards on Pinterest. I combined a few boards and deleted some I'd made for specific events now over. As I looked at pins and boards, I noticed a few things about myself. And, since it's Monday and I'm trying to figure out ways to avoid the mountain of laundry that has accumulated around here over the weekend, I thought I'd share what I learned, some lessons from Pinterest. I have great intentions. Seriously! If you look at my boards, you'll find ideas ... [Read More]
When Life Brings the Unexpected
Life often brings us the unexpected. We face situations and experiences that don't make sense. Healthy people get sick out of the blue. Long-term jobs are eliminated. Well-behaved children make crazy choices. Tornadoes destroy cities and families. Life isn't fair. And some days, it feels particularly unfair. I've been reading Tricia Goyer's book, Plain Faith, and I love the story of Ora Jay and Irene and their journey toward hope. The book arrived the same day I got out of ... [Read More]
When Broken Hearts Are Healed
I had a heart attack. Nope, I'm not joking. During church April 27. While the choir was singing. {I'm in the choir.} Yes, it feels surreal to type those words. No, I don't have a vast family history of heart disease. No, I don't have high cholesterol or high blood pressure. No, I'm not overweight. No, there were no warning signs or symptoms. Yes, I know how scary that is. {Believe me, I know!} I'm doing very well. Resting and recuperating. Adjusting to all. the. medicines. And ... [Read More]
5 Gifts She Will LOVE for Mother’s Day
Looking for a great Mother's Day gift? Or anniversary gift ... or birthday gift ... or "I love you because you are amazing" gift? I've spent a few days gathering up some ideas for you {or for you to share as a subtle hint}. Let's face it, Mother's Day is a great opportunity to show the moms or aunts or grandmothers {or women who have loved you well over the yeas} how much they mean to you. But, the truth is, sometimes we just don't have time to scour the interwebs or local boutiques for just ... [Read More]
Do Small Things Matter for Eternity? {Rhinestone Jesus Book Review}
Sometimes I wonder if what I do really matters. I'm a wife and a mom. I write blog posts and newspaper columns. I do laundry and give the dog baths. I teach a weekly Bible study. I consult with small businesses and help develop social media strategies. And I read a lot of books. My life is pretty small. I don't say that disparagingly or with any shame. I have a great life — a husband who loves me, a daughter who brings us so much joy, an encouraging family, the best friends, an awesome ... [Read More]
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