Tag: Prayer

Fearing the Worst & Why I Eat Kale

When I love, I love hard and grieve even harder. The worst of it is that I tend to grieve things that haven’t even happened. That’s just plan fear and worry. As I’ve mentioned on this blog, thanks to a dear, dear sister in Christ, this phenomenon is called stinkn’ thinkn’! #yourethebestSharky I am fearing…
The Joys of Budgeting During Change

I’m writing this as much for me as I am for you. Preachn’ to myself, everyone! Planning for the future is hard. Next chapter’s structure, funding said next chapter, God throwing instruction into my plans, doing life with another person… it all is hard to manage and get flowing into the same direction. It doesn’t…
Musings of a Life on Mission

It’s Sunday. The final day of 2017 and it’s a chilly one. Coffee steaming from our mugs is calling us to sip. Brooks and I are sitting by the wood stove hearing the crackle of fire. Flashes of light are bursting through the wood stove. Thoughts and wonderment are stirring my heart about the close…
From Newlywed to Newly Infertile: Encouragement for the Infertile Newlywed

I have been thinking about all of the young women around me getting engaged. Perhaps even newly married now and I ponder the realization that they may find themselves walking the same road of infertility as me. To you newlyweds, there may be a time when you decide “it’s time”. It’s time to grow your…
Keep Going: A Note of Encouragement

Bouncing back. That’s the ability I’ve been gaining back these days and it feels so awesome. Since the miscarriage in 2016, I’ve been going through one of the worst seasons ever! I normally work my way through the messes of life and come out stronger. But, not this time. Losing that ability was rough and…
The Diagnosis: What in the World is MTHFR?!?!

Ok, I had to. The first time I saw this acronym I swore it was a bad word. You think so too!?!?! Why is that? The human brain is interesting. Why we see it as bad word is beyond me. I would think us Infertiles would see “MOTHER” first. Anyhow, I digress… I’ve been diagnosed…
Navigating an Unexpected Health Crisis

This new season has been eye opening. As you are now aware, I’ve been struggling for some time and working to regain my health – mentally, spiritually, physically, emotionally. I’ve never had what I would consider a life crisis before. Lots of mini issues, sure. Everyone has to scale back from time to time but…
Restoration of a Broken Heart

Wow, what a ride. It’s been one of life’s seasons when things seems to ebb and flow about as smoothly as the ocean waves in a hurricane. One minute there was peace and calming. The next I was drowning. That’s what this road has been for several months now, causing me to go quiet. Blogging…
Covered By His Wings: A Shepherdess’ Hope

God uses the most amazing avenues to teach us. Being a farm girl and writer, it’s no surprise that He chooses farm analogies to reach my soul. I’m always noticing the correlation between God’s loving care for us and the principles used in animal husbandry. For example, I don’t only see a group of chicks running…
He Speaks: One Month Miscarriage Anniversary

I just had to share with you something that happened this morning and truly blessed my socks off. Over the last couple of days, I’ve found myself more anxious and physically tired than usual. I ran through the possible reasons why – too much coffee, an increased work load, unending demands of my time because of…