Sometimes the truth of who I am knocks me down a few notches. Today I'm little. Thanks to seeing myself as I really am. Inadequate. Not enough. And still struggling with shame. I'm discovering that I cope with my inadequacies by AVOIDING anything or anyone that makes me feel inadequate. Hmm. Brilliant strategy. Have you ever tried that? If so, Continue Reading
One Thousand Gifts – 426 – 450
Counting my gifts still: 426. The sounds of laughter - so healing 427. The fun personalities of my son, Justin, (brown hair) and his wacky friend, Jacob 428. Justin and his beautiful girlfriend, Brittany on Prom Night 429. My precious daughter, Hannah (dark hair) and her best friend sporting Justin's new t-shirts 430.An Continue Reading
One Thousand Gifts – 401-425
Counting my gifts still: 401. seeing my son and his girlfriend all dressed up Saturday night for their last prom. Brittany is a senior. Justin already graduated last year. (still have to edit pics - sorry no pic yet) 402. discovering a new Mexican restaurant nearby - yum 403. joy from speaking on Saturday to a group of precious women Continue Reading
One Thousand Gifts – 376 – 400
Counting my daily gifts from God continues: 376. the sweet memorial service today in honor of babies lost through abortion - (I co-lead a post-abortive Bible study right now) 377. a heartbreaking love letter read from a mother to her daughter 378. healing tears 379. women who are brave enough to face their ugly, painful past Continue Reading
One Thousand Gifts – 351-375
Starting another week with gratitude. Counting my blessings continues: 351. no longer drowning in a pool of shame 351. no longer listening to the voices of defeat day after day 352. accepting God's love and forgiveness 353. believing more and more truth 354. letting go of the lies 355. seeing life with childlike Continue Reading
One Thousand Gifts: 326-350
God's gifts continued. . . 326. Derek's birthday today! Thankful for the man, husband, father, son, brother, uncle, and friend he is. (our 20th anniversary trip to San Diego) 327. my husband getting better after having the flu last week 328. thankful that the rest of us stayed healthy 329. my Monday morning Bible study - let the Continue Reading