I’ve tried to assign words like “good” or “bad” or “hard” to the whole of the past year, but everything feels insufficient. There is no one word to describe the entire year, because while there were truly horrible moments, there were moments of kindness, goodness, love, care, and happiness that bring the whole year into … Continue reading A Year in Review…kinda
She didn't hesitate as she spoke, but she held her breath as she finished. Her words trailed off in a sort of scared silence. I wasn't looking at her, but I knew the look on her face. It was the look of one who had just said something risky without knowing how it was received. … Continue reading “Simply put: love does”
"I'm sensing some animosity. I HELPED YOU TURN YOUR LIFE AROUND!", she said it with a smirk, but there was some truth behind it. In my defense, I wasn't trying to be animus. I was just trying to be snarky, in a funny, acerbic way. No doubt there were people who stood by me in … Continue reading Holding the mirror
I'm really rotten about keeping up with something for 30 solid days. I'm sure there is merit in being mindful about something you're thankful for every day, but I try to be mindful even if I don't post or share about it. So, here's a non-inclusive list of the things for which I am thankful: … Continue reading 30 Days of thanks
The Messy Faithful 