Category: Journey
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Bearing One Another’s Burdens
When I was in early elementary school, I hated reading. I loved learning, playing “pretend school” with my chalkboard and stuffed animals at home. I loved doing well in school and obeying my teachers. I loved playing with my friends, and I have fond memories of the school activities like the Christmas play, the school…
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New Year— Be The Gardner of my Soul
We are on the home stretch through the great state of flat Kansas, after a 14 day journey celebrating Christmas with some of our favorite people. 14 days. 2 Christmases. 2300 miles. 2 busy kiddos. 6 1/2 months pregnant. 40+hours in the car. One ear infection. 4 cases of the stomach bug. 2 colds. 1…
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First Christmas Without Them
I know this time of year is hard and painful for some. Whether due to loss or loneliness or sickness, sometimes all the traditions and movies and lights and songs, bring more heartache than joy. I get it. 2 years, 5 months and 26 days ago I lost my mom. Suddenly. And that first Christmas…
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The One Who Sees Me
I had an eating disorder for almost a decade. From my sophomore year of high school to the day after I graduated college, I struggled with this invisible beast. This tormenting beast that controlled my every move and thought. This silent gaping wound that was just the front to hidden insecurities and pains and hurts.…
A Lovely Nook 