This past month, I’ve had six different people contact me about someone they care about who has either committed suicide or is contemplating it. I don’t know about you but this absolutely breaks my heart. I can’t imagine being so hopeless that I see suicide as the only escape. How can you tell if someone is thinking of killing himself? While there is no foolproof…
Jorjanne has been growing her hair out for a long, long time. Today she finally got it cut for Locks for Love. She had 6 inches cut off. They will sell her hair to doll companies and the proceeds will be used to make wigs for kids with cancer. She was so excited about her new do. She got in the car and said, “Mama,…
Well, I’ve decided to spend the next 90 days building muscle, both physically and spiritually. I started P90X and let’s just say I am FEELING THE BURN!!!!! I am also studying Beth Moore’s book, 90 Days with the Beloved Disciple. I am sharing this with you so that you can keep me accountable. Too often I have great ideas and plans, but get so busy…
Last week I saw Phantom of the Opera for the first time. I don’t know why I waited so long to see such a wonderful piece of art! WOW! I left not only pondering the plot, but also thinking about the masks we wear. Why is it that we feel like we have to hide who we really are for others? I think its because…
I just got back from my very first writer’s retreat with the best editor ever (ok, so she’s the only editor I’ve ever worked with but I can’t imagine anyone any better. Cheryl rocks!!!) We went away to her cabin in the mountains which is truly inspiring! The view is breathtaking and opportunities for adventure abound! I can’t wait to go back when I have…
Ever had one of those weeks when everything seemed to be going wrong? A few weeks ago, I had such a week. I didn’t even want to answer the phone because almost every phone call was laden with bad news. Then it came – a message of light via facebook. A friend of Michael’s (my late husband) and I had been corresponding via facebook for…