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

Lifeboat Number 10

The mesmerizing, white-washed waves of the wake, splitting the blue translucent water, created spine-like patterns through the Caribbean Ocean. The … More

Not Far From Here

The puffy clouds are everywhere. I long to comprehensively soak in the evening sky as to recognize nuances and movements. … More

Wait a Little While

This blog was written on the occasion of of my daughter’s 23rd birthday. Infertility is a grief. It is an … More

The Princesses Among Us

I am the beautiful daughter of the Living God. (1 John 3:1, Isaiah 43:1) Specifically sought after and chosen before … More

Hope is Always Available!

March 2020

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

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

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

Turn of Perspective

Unaccustomed to the cold, extra layers are in order. You don the required exercise garb with the addition of bulky … More