Category: Life & Suffering

Nights have been especially hard for me lately. Since that is my reality for a while now, I thought it was time for a refresher for my brain. Ever notice that during the day, when you are busy, fears and worries seem almost to be silenced? I just keep going and the wolves stay back.…

In the middle of the night, I had one of those moments of clarity, where I saw some verses I am memorizing in greater understanding . “Now I want you to know, brethren, that my circumstances have turned out for the greater progress of the gospel, so that my imprisonment in the cause of Christ…

A beloved sister in Christ was called yesterday by an agency saying they could help her son. They had a whole scenario that would bring freedom. The hope, the joy found in that message she sent our little group. She shared a song, saying God had given her this song. Let me share the song.…

We spent the day yesterday with my mom and dad. My dad has dementia. Many, many times in the past months, my interactions with dad have been looks of confusion. Not remembering who we are, to asking to go home (he is home). It is hard on my mom who is the main caretaker. It…

Turning out a post that has been in my drafts folder. We are hurting. We are tired. We live in a broken world. Losses incalculable. In our distress, where do we go? This morning has been full of distress, already. I need not look to far to see the hurt. A friend’s sister lost her…

lol. I could write an entire series on distraction. I look up from writing and i see dishes. Or the laundry just dinged. Or, it’s garbage day today. Or the dog is barking. Wash, spin, repeat. I started this “cry”in another post and just was not pleased with it. So, I set it aside and…

I have a headache this morning. Test after test tells the doctors there is nothing that they can see that causes this pain. It does not mean that the pain is not there, I can testify it surely is here. I see the evidence of pain all around me. In my heating pads, pillows, essential…

The last few days, sleep has alluded me, whether it be drinking caffeine too late, pain or racing thoughts, I’ve been chasing the zzzzzz’s. Now, ever since my stroke, i can nap during the day. I’ve never been able to do that. A few nights ago, I fell asleep and did not wake until time…

Last night we watched a movie called, Free Guy and I wasn’t lost,but i certainly did not get every reference to video games (are they even called that anymore?). My kids were cracking up and I’m afraid I asked way too many times, wait, I see what happened, what is it referencing?Am I really this…