But One Life to Live
So, here I am. Here we are. Our world has been shattered. What do we do next? How can we fix this? What are we supposed to do? How do we get up today and do life all over again when we are floundering like fish on the beach caught unaware when the tide went
Many times tragedy followed by grief roars into our lives without warning. It changes everything. Everything. When my mom was in an accident in the nursing home van that morning – my world stopped as I struggled to comprehend what my sister was saying. I somehow managed to get to the airport and begin a
As I write this series, it is very important for me to explain I have no formal training in grief counseling. I am so grateful for the many people who have committed their life work to this. It is critical to our healing. My intent here is to share my personal experiences from so
When grieving is fresh. When grieving is still the boss of you and me. When we can barely function with this new piece of us – an uninvited guest we have no idea what to do with – how do we figure out what to do next? In a very short time, we realize it
Never will I forget driving the country road that day. I had just left a church that had been completely flooded. The pastor had asked me to find lunch for 25 volunteers he had working. I was able to do that, deliver, then headed home. I’ve never been capable of taking pics of the debris lining the
Good morning. To those of you who follow my blog so patiently – a huge thank you for all the encouragement and love you have blessed me with. It has been three years since I hit that publish button for the first time. Never when I boldly, humbly, asked God to use it to His
Something wasn’t quite right. I couldn’t put my finger on it. I’ve spent the last days in India. I’m visiting friends. I’m tired. Jet. Lag. Is. Real. It’s been an amazing few days but in a few hours, I begin the long journey home. I came to celebrate a major life and work event with
I live in south Louisiana. Covington to be exact. In March we experienced record breaking flooding. Five months to the day later, just as everyone who flooded is completing their renovations and getting moved back in – the unthinkable happened – a system developed over the Gulf and stalled. Early predictions are saying the worst
Recently I watched the Olympic qualifying segment for the balance beam. I marveled at the skill and talent these young women brought to the event. I look forward to seeing the upcoming competition. How do they do that? How do they practice for hours on end? Where does their motivation to succeed at this level