When my husband and I got married, I was surprised how easy the “wife stuff” came to me. Each day as I drove home from work, my brain was filling with ideas on what to make for dinner. On Saturday mornings, I loved waking up and surprising my sweet husband with breakfast and an adventure…
During the past year, my husband and I have been walking through the pain of losing someone we loved dearly. The pastor who was planning to speak at the funeral gathered our immediate family in a room a few days before the service and challenged us in a big way. Through tears he whispered, “Don’t waste…
As I was driving into work one morning this past winter, I realized something: I don’t take pictures of the sorrowful parts of my life. Instead, I only take pictures of happy moments. I think this must be true for everyone. Spend 5 minutes looking through Instagram, your digital camera archive, or a regular photo…
When Abby’s engagement abruptly ended, the intense emotional pain she experienced interfered with everything in her life. She had problems focusing at work, she had little energy for friends on the weekends, and she was constantly nagged with questions like, What’s wrong with me?” Even normal seasons of life bring losses that need to be…
Grief is tough to navigate. It sneaks up at odd times and causes such a wide range of emotions. The day will be going swimmingly and before long, you’re swimming in tears. I’ve gained wisdom through an experience I’ve had with grief, which is still fresh, and am sharing with hope that it will provide…
