When darkness invades my soul Pain permeates every fiber of my being Can I ever be made whole? It seems impossible to recover from this...

The intense colors of autumn have been spectacular this year! As the leaves are falling and the brilliant hues are fading away, we are...

It is hard to believe that Friday, November 8th, 2019, would be Tommy’s twenty-ninth birthday. It is even harder to believe that this...

It's the time for fall harvest, colorful autumn leaves, fresh apple cider, pumpkin picking, candy, and costumes. I have loved dressing up...

Every morning when I wake up, and every night when I lie down to sleep, I am keenly aware of my strong desire to control my life...

Yesterday I came face to face with another lie that I've believed my entire life. I was first confronted with it almost twenty years ago...

Maybe you're like me and you have been waiting your entire life for things to change. Well, I don't know about you, but I finally got...

September is National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. After losing my oldest son, Tommy, to suicide 8 years ago this is a topic that...

The last two weeks have been exhausting. I am always amazed at the power of our emotions. They can zap your energy like a bad alternator...

I get very frustrated, even angry when I hear well-meaning people use scripture verses to support the idea that living to the best of...

Friday, August 30th, would be Randy's 62nd birthday. As the day is drawing near, sadness is creeping into my heart with thoughts of all...

I am still trying to soak in the wealth of wisdom and the personal growth challenges I received at the Global Leadership Summit earlier...

Last week I began to have an overwhelmingly anxious feeling in the pit of my stomach, and I haven't been able to shake it. It feels sort...

When horrific tragedies like the shooting in the Oregon District occur… There are no words that can explain why. There are no words that...

I love beautiful landscaping. It adds beauty and character to a home. Designing great landscaping requires a bit of artistic creativity,...

One thing I have learned as I have walked through the loss of my son and my husband is that everyone grieves differently. I don’t believe...

Two weeks ago, I was on vacation with family and friends in Colorado. We went on several hikes in the mountains, but my favorite was the...

What is standing between you and love? This is a question for each of us to ponder, probably on a daily basis. This question has impacted...

As the Fourth of July approaches, I thought I would brush up on the historical facts of our country. I did an online search and was...