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Broken but Beautiful

Life's most difficult paths are strewn with exquisite treasure

Tag: faith

March 2020

On March 7, 2020, I stowed my suitcase on the wood floor, close to the daybed. Sparkling diamonds of fading … More

Covid-19, death, faith, hope, inspiration, March 2020, Marchelle McMillian

“That Voice” of Suicide

Training on bridges is a must for anyone desiring to run the Gate River Run. Athletes from all over the … More

Depression, destiny, faith, hope, hopelessness, lies, loss, pain, spiritual warfare, stress, trauma

Deal With It

I took a deep breath and stepped off the elevator onto the open-air observation platform of 30 Rockefeller Center. I … More

anxiety, claustrophobia, faith, fear, freedpm, New York City, overcoming, Top of The Rock

Losers Keepers

The columns of the porch bore the marks of aged, peeling paint and weathering.  This century old Gothic Revival home … More

death of a child, Divorce, emotional health, endurance, faith, grief, hope, inner healing, loss, wholeness

A Year Like That (2000-2001)

At the age of 18, I thought surviving boot camp as a member of the U.S. Navy would be the … More

difficulty, endurance, faith, grief, hope, inspiration, life, loss

Carly Joy, When I Think of You

Five months before Carly was born, we were fully aware of just how fragile life could be. She was placed … More

death, faith, hope, pediatric hospice, poetry, special needs child, Trisomy 18

I Don’t Live There

There is a grave site, with a marker and bench, near a large oak tree that belongs to my seven … More

emotional healing, faith, grief, hope, inspiration, loss, trisomy children

I will Fight for You

“Will you?”  “Yes.” “My longing is for my son. He is lost and I a need a leader for the … More

faith, prayer, spiritual warfare, win the lost

Twists, Turns, Trust

Infertility is a grief. At age 28 I was 4 years childless. An intriguing offer emerged. We had a personal … More

adoption, faith, infertility, prayer

Money, Money, Money, Change, Change, Change

“Money,  it’s a gas.  Grab that cash with both hands and make a stash.” These were popular lyrics by Pink … More

debt, faith, finaces, inspiration

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