A Peace to Embrace

It had been a series of difficult days as Carly had been in the hospital. Considering her diagnosis of Trisomy … More

When Tears Fall

It was picture perfect weather for Mothers’ Day. Dean and my mom exchanged playful banter and melodies as we ambled … More

It was a season of loss. Just that morning we had been at an amazing celebration of life ceremony. Now, … More

Everything about her amazingly beautiful face seemed crooked. Her eyes. Her smile. Her ears. Even her head had a flat … More

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

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

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

“I can’t do this alone.” Five words I had never heard from my resilient, life-long friend. I shifted gears, quickly … More

Uncomfortably Numb I was not surprised when Carly died. I knew that she would be returning to Him for … More

The first verse God ever gave me concerning Carly’s life was, “Weeping may endure for the night, but Joy … More