Have you ever felt utterly and completely helpless about a situation that troubled you? Despite your best efforts, things are just not turning out the way you had hoped? I can relate. My family is in the middle of one … Continue reading
Category Archives: Perseverance
Seven years ago on July 5, I got rid of breast cancer, hopefully, once and for all. On that day in 2011, I had double mastectomy surgery. My husband and I were reminiscing today about that time. I cannot believe … Continue reading
I missed you guys last week. I was off in search of peace. Let me explain. My Sunday School class is studying about peace right now. When I told them I was going to miss class last week because I … Continue reading
As my Pastor has said before, we are either headed into a trial, in the midst of a trial, or coming out of one. A dark night, I call it. Well, I am in one now. Are you? It is … Continue reading
Wouldn’t it be nice if God would let us in on the future? I know all of us have burning questions all the time. The hardest part can be the wait. How will my husband’s medical test turn out? Will … Continue reading
Ok, so I am having one of those weeks. You know one of those when your trials come to a head, and you just cannot keep it together anymore. Yesterday, I cried a lot, like all day. I have been … Continue reading
Our guest writer this week is none other than my precious daughter-in-law, Reid Hawkins. I admire her courage and willingness to share about what God is doing in her life. Here is her story: “Anxiety. Worry. These are the things … Continue reading
This weekend our family gathered to honor my mom’s 10th anniversary in Heaven. It was a special time for our family, and our whole house was full of love and laughter, all the way down to the smallest great grandchild. … Continue reading
I love daffodils. My heart flutters the first time each year that I see them blooming. They signal Spring for me. As much as I love them, I have never ever had daffodils in my yard. That is, until this … Continue reading
In June of 2011, I heard the words that no one wants to hear, words that changed my life forever. “You have breast cancer.” No matter how prepared you think you are to handle anything, it is still scary when … Continue reading