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 […]
I checked into a hotel yesterday with my husband for MS Association of School Superintendent’s Conference (MASS). We’ve stayed at this hotel yearly for over 10 years now. When we got in our room I went to the big window and was immediately filled with a little bit of disappointment. One of my favorite things […]
Are you going through a hard season in your life at this time? It happens to all of us. Have you ever just wanted to throw your hands up and just be “done”?! I know I have many, many, many times throughout life. But then I am reminded by what Paul said in 2 Corinthians […]
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 […]
I am thankful today that God sees me!!! He sees me where I am and just as I am! He sees me when I’m happy and when I am sad. Whether I look pretty or ugly…He sees my heart. When I feel unworthy and insignificant, He sees me. When I’m depressed and miserable, He sees […]
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 […]
The battle may be raging but the war’s already won!!! We sang a song a few Sunday’s ago, with these lyrics. It’s a song by Casting Crowns. It has a catchy beat and I love the lyrics because it talks about Jesus being the light of the world that WILL shine, and that the darkness […]
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 […]
I am writing this evening to share with you…all of my friends and family, aka blog followers…something that I would like for you to pray with me (and for me) about. I have been especially anxious for the past couple of days. With the Coronavirus numbers higher than ever and Pearl River County being a […]
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 […]
A couple months ago on a Sunday As I listened to God’s word being preached, some powerful words were spoken that really made me stop and think. I have never heard it put like this before, and I never thought about it like this before, but it is so true! It prompted me to evaluate […]
