As February comes to a close and we begin to look toward spring, I find it helpful to pause for a moment to reflect back on what I’ve learned in the past season before moving on to the next one. I always appreciate this reminder from Jan Johnson as well:

“It’s not the experience that brings transformation,
it’s our reflection upon our experience.”… Read the rest

I think it’s pretty safe to say that 2020 was a challenging year for most of us–facing a global pandemic, much division and unrest in our country, and the personal difficulties that can come with or without these other struggles. But each year, I find it is helpful to look back and remember some of the treasures and gifts from the previous year, and I hope sharing a few favorites here can be encouraging for you, too!… Read the rest

As Christmas Eve marks the anniversary of my husband’s passing, it is always time of many mixed emotions, contemplation, memories, and more. And somehow it always presses on my heart to write a bit of a reflection as well…

Seven years.… Read the rest

Summer is always the most difficult season for me to say goodbye to, and I think it’s hitting me a little harder this year as the long days of sunshine have been a welcome respite and boost to my heart and soul in the midst of the ongoing coronavirus situation.… Read the rest