In my last post, I mentioned having purchased a shirt that says, “Stronger than the Storm.” The day after writing it, I wore that shirt and felt like a big fat liar. Sometimes, we feel anything but strong. That day, I was feeling worn out, discouraged, and scared about where things are heading. The phrase,…
I’m not big on t-shirts with sayings on them, but I ordered two the other day. The one says, “Stronger than the Storm.” With all of my daughter’s hospitalizations this year, 2024 has definitely felt like a series of one storm after another. In some ways, each has left me battered and bruised. In other…
My daughter was released from the hospital three days ago. I post updates on a private Facebook page so that I don’t have to respond to so many texts asking how she’s doing. I knew that when I shared that we were home, everyone would respond with excitement. I was happy to finally be able…
I’m not feeling it. I’m not feeling new mercies this morning (Lamentations 3:22-23). I’m not feeling joy in our trials (James 1:2) and I’m not rejoicing in our suffering (Romans 5:3). Today, I’m feeling frustrated because, despite my best efforts, we keep ending up in the hospital. I’m feeling helpless because we’re starting to see…
I have never been particularly athletic. This was evident during my childhood of summer swimming lessons. Even as a kid, I knew that my technique was lacking, but I could demonstrate the necessary skills to get from point A to point B using each different stroke and was passed on to the next level (most…