18 years since “the accident”The one that took you awayThe tragedy that broke meNever the same since that dayThe world went entirely darkA part of my soul diedI longed to bury myself in a holeAnd from the universe hideThe overwhelming sadnessA crushing weight on my chestUnable to fully expand my lungsIncapable of restoration or true […]
As I begin to write, my heart is heavy and aching For some close friends (basically family), whose hearts are breaking A tragedy struck their precious family, just the other day And their 17 year old son, Justin, unexpectedly, passed away A difficult thing to comprehend…he was such a special young man During these times […]
The loss of my child, forever, changed my life indeed The pain it caused, the outside world could not perceive So very blessed, but still so sad Praise God the good days outweigh the bad Depression is no joke…it, truly, can bury you But God can bring you out…He will surely carry you PTSD is […]
Thanksgiving time is here again We gather with family and feast But is that what it’s all about? Shouldn’t we give “thanks”…at least?! Let’s make a list of all the thingswe have to be grateful for Instead of making a Christmas listand always wanting “more” We mustn’t leave anything out…List all things great and small […]
The devil wants our minds…He wants our bodies too. He thrives on making each one of us miserable… Will you let him get to you?! He will upset you in whatever way he can to cause you pain… Play on your mind to make you think you are insane! Cause conflict in families and in […]
Dedicated to the multipleloved ones I have lost in the last few short months…And to my sweet “birthday girl” who would be 23 todayLaken Brooke Lumpkin(January 18, 2000-July 23, 2008) I feel like I’m in a fogSomeone please wake meIt’s getting thicker by the dayLord please don’t forsake me One by one they pass awayWith […]
This poem is dedicated to a special friend that I had the privilege of getting to know in just a few short days…but the ties that bind us are strong! #childloss #godisgreater #hopefullhearts Tragedy seeped into your home so unexpectedly The pain it caused inside and out: physical and mental complexity You rose above your […]
I am so undeserving of Your unconditional love I fail you daily, your forgiveness I’m unworthy of A wretch such as I… miserable in sin How can I ever evangelize again I’ve been complacent and hid inside Not worried about the world outside How can I even claim to be Your child When all I […]
It’s unbelievable that 13 years from today You left us so suddenly, on that dreadful summer day It’s been so long since I’ve seen your face The pain that lingers in my heart and soul is only soothed by God’s grace As we painted the walls in your bedroom this week Which we’ve avoided for […]
As I shuffle down this old weary road this evening…tears fall and memories flood my mind It takes me back to a dreadful day…when we found what no parent should ever have to find My baby’s lifeless body pinned under a heavy load A golf cart lay on top of her at the bottom of […]
How painful it must have been For Mary to watch her son die for others’ sins As His body was ravaged, His flesh was torn I wonder if she ever wished, in that agonizing moment, that she would’ve never been born Her perfect little boy, she once swaddled in her arms Was now in the […]
THANKSGIVING… A day we set aside for giving thanks What exactly is thanks you ask… Is it just another daily task? Is it a holiday we use just to give us permission… To create yet another family tradition? Is it a time we feast on turkey and pies? Could it possibly be a time to […]
A psalm to my Father in Heaven I praise You Lord for loving me Thank You for salvation and setting me free Thank You for allowing me to come to You personally in prayer It reassures me of Your love for me and how much You truly care Help me to be a prayer warrior […]
(NOTE: Please use “Reader View” (in address bar) on mobile device for optimal reading experience.) “Life is” more than just existing It’s more than just a word Life is complicated and sometimes incomprehensible And it takes place in a sinful world “Life is not” a race to the end However many often appear to be […]
(NOTE: Please use “Reader View” (in address bar) on mobile device for optimal reading experience.) Has Covid-19 rocked your world? Has it brought to your face a frown? It has turned the world, as we all know it, completely upside down. What’s next…we wonder… What does tomorrow hold? It’s scary to think about what else […]
Suffering in this life is sure to comeIt’s inevitable, we WILL experience some This fallen world that we live inSo broken down and full of sin It brings loss and causes so much painIt renders some people completely insane We grieve our losses and try to move onConceal our pain, as our masks we put […]
Happy Birthday Mom, this is a tribute to youThere are so many adjectives that can be used to describe youYou are a loving mom…compassionate, caring & kindYou’re always willing to help others when they are in a bindYou’ve always been supportive of me, no matter whatYou’re always there during tough times…& there have been a […]
(NOTE: Please use “Reader View” (in address bar) on mobile device for optimal reading experience.) Thank You Lord for never leaving my side Safe in Your arms do I abide On days when I’m down in the valley A place so deep, dark & lonely When I feel I’ve lost all hope And feel like […]
Happy Birthday my sweet angel…January 18 You would be 19 today Sadness overwhelms my mind and body As the day you were born again replays I’ll never forget that special day, My sweet bundle of joy We had no clue that 8 yrs with you Was all we would enjoy Not knowing the pain We […]
What is God’s plan for your life?To be a teacher, doctor, nurse, or just a plain housewife?He has a specific plan made just for youAnd wants to reveal it if you’ll allow Him toSometimes it’s difficult to know just what it isWe must walk with Him closely and surrender our will to HisSpend time in […]
I’ve decided to take the next step in my life A scary step it seems for just a mom & a wifeBut I’m stepping out in faith to try & do what God wants me to doI know He will guide me & help me breakthrough He’s been speaking to me for many yearsTrying to get me […]
Lord lead me in this mission as I begin Light a fire in me deep within Speak to me & through me this I pray Please give me the right words to say I’m doing this for Your honor and glory And in hopes of helping others as I share my story I beg for […]
Trials & tribulations we must go through Before we, one day, enter the kingdom with You Our heartaches & sorrows You will rename So that we may give glory & honor to Your Holy name Those who mourn shall be comforted & blessed Although they may feel like an […]