I stood beside the highway overlooking the Vermilion Lakes in Banff NP Canada a few weeks ago as the sunrise illuminated the sky with fire. I was in awe of the beauty that God was painting for those who rose early enough to watch. I was really in Canada! As I soaked in my surroundings […]

The water dances and shines as it flows swiftly over the rocks on it’s journey to the sea.  I stand on the edge knowing I need to cross but unsure if I can make it.  The water is frigid, the rocks create an uneven and treacherous path.  I must cross but I’m afraid.  The water […]

Today has been really hard for whatever reason. I’m trying to give myself grace but it’s still a struggle. A photographer friend shared a reel with me a month or so ago that I haven’t been able to get out of my head. I haven’t figured out how to share that reel (challenged with technology) […]

Today is your birthday. You would have been 60 today. But instead you’ve been gone for 3 months. I want to celebrate the day but it’s hard because I’m still grieving your loss. Our birthday’s are special, a little bit different than most. You were 24 hours older than me. Your birthday is today, mine’s […]

I always thought grief was an emotion. And while that is true, I’ve come to realize that grief can also affect our physical body. I thought I was going crazy! I’m tired all the time, have no appetite, I have headaches most days and sometimes struggle to put two thoughts together. A few times I […]

The day looms before me like a dark tunnel with no light. It’s empty, I’m alone. It would be so easy to stay in bed all day but the dog needs food and to be let outside. I need to feed the barn cat and check on the watermelons. Pool duty, as that’s all it […]