Category Archives: Recovery

To Count Or Not To Count

Posted on June 24, 2017 by

90 Days. The early morning text from my husband, followed by a picture of his 90 day chip. I haven’t been counting the days this time. I’ve counted them every time. I always have to start over. If I don’t … Continue reading →

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Made Well

Posted on October 5, 2016 by

It can’t be coincidence that Jenny Simmons published two books, in two years, both at a time when I needed to hear the exact words she wrote. About a year ago, I was reading The Road to Becoming and learning … Continue reading →

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Silent Sunday V Day

Posted on February 14, 2016 by

      

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Choose Your Own Road

Posted on January 15, 2016 by

Two roads diverged in a yellow wood, And sorry I could not travel both And be one traveler, long I stood And looked down one as far as I could To where it bent in the undergrowth; Then took the … Continue reading →

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We Don’t Get Do Overs

Posted on January 14, 2016 by

A year ago today, I had gotten home from leaving Rob at the hospital, slept for two hours, showered, changed and headed back to the hospital. Left Alex and Savannah sleeping, because I was too tired to deal with getting … Continue reading →

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Thankful Thursday…31 Days…A Glimpse Into Our Everyday Life…Day 8

Posted on October 9, 2015 by

There have been many times this year I’ve had to stop and consciously choose to be thankful.  To be thankful for happy moments, big and even small miracles, and surprise gifts is easy.  To find a way to be thankful … Continue reading →

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Jesus Wept

Posted on September 16, 2015 by

I knew I was in trouble when I read the outline in the bulletin at church Sunday…the story of Lazarus…the shortest…most powerful verse in the Bible. John 11:35 Jesus wept. The worship music…the song that left me unable to sing…mouthing … Continue reading →

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Pulling Weeds

Posted on August 25, 2015 by

I just finished pulling weeds…for an hour…okay…for 40 minutes…but I continued to sweat like I was still out there for another 20 minutes so let’s call it good. I don’t pull weeds. Or garden. It’s not my thing. I don’t … Continue reading →

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