Hello out there... I was just taking a moment to scroll through my blog posts and I realized that FAR too many of my posts begin with an apology for lengthy silence. So this time around, I will not offer one. Suffice it to say that I am resurfacing... ...with a purpose. I'll explain... I took a long (and quite frankly MUCH needed) break from blogging and social media altogether. Like all of you, I made it through the panic and uncertainty of the pandemic (thanks be to God!). I also came through a really difficult health journey (not COVID-related). I suppose I should say that I am coming through because this journey is far from over, but the Lord is faithful. During the nearly four years of my health journey, the Lord has taken me through quite a few changes. I plan to blog about those in the future. In the meantime, I feel the Spirit of the Lord leading me to step out of my comfort zone and to turn these published blog posts as well as future ones into videos. After a bit of foot
As I get older, it has gotten harder to celebrate Mother's Day. So I stay silent. In public spaces, I mean. Of course, I celebrate my mother and all of the strong mothers around me, but the day is a profound reminder of the things that I thought I would have by now and don't. I chose not to say anything on Mother's Day because that is unfair to all of the celebrants. Also, I didn't want to appear ungrateful to the people that wished my a "Happy Mothering Day" because of the mothering I do for so many, or a "Happy God-mother's Day" because of my god-children. I appreciate all of that I do. But it's difficult for me you see...When I was in my 20s, I KNEW (without question) that was going to be a mother. Biological. I knew I would nurture life within me and raise two or three little ones. I'm in my 40s now and that just isn't my reality. And while I am grateful for the many blessings God has given me, I would be lying if I pretended that