Starting over after 40 plus years old can be a challenge but it can be rewarding. Add in a newfound mental health diagnosis or learning disability and suddenly your life choices make so much sense. I have been unofficially diagnosed as having ADHD by a mental health provider. I still have some diagnostic tests to … More Ready To Dream Again
Hey family. Does anyone want to be honest about change being a challenge? How is it that most people have a hard time adjusting to change when it is what we as humans do all day every day. Our bodies and minds are changing every single day. We get older, wiser, wider, thinner and so … More Grieving Change and Moving Forward
Photo by Perry Grone on Unsplash Hey Family! I pray all is well with you this week. Recently I joined a book club that is more than a book club. Let me explain. I expected to join a book club for women and discuss the book of the month. What I got was a group … More It’s Not for You
Photo by Nijwam Swargiary on Unsplash Hey family! I just want to show up and be consistent today. This journey requires my full commitment. What happened in the journey that was a life lesson? I learned that I am human with flaws and failures that cannot break me. I don’t think that I could … More Give Yourself a Break!
Hey Family! Happy Juneteenth! Got a bonus for you this week. Enjoy and share. Juneteenth feels more like a time of reflection than a celebration for me. I cannot imagine what it was like to have realized that you were physically free after being in bondage from birth and I don’t want to know. … More You Were Born Free!
Count it all joy when you fall into divers temptations knowing that the testing of your faith produces patience. James 1:2-3 For many years I have struggled with perfection but this morning I received a burst of fresh air by rereading James 1:2-3. This scripture tells us to celebrate the lesson in our failures or … More Trusting God’s Perfection Instead of My Imperfection
I briefly visited with my former late pastor’s wife and as usual she was sharing some of the same stories that I have heard for years about the accomplishments of her family. The stories have changed over the years to fit the accomplishments but she makes sure to share each one with great pride and … More Pushing Beyond Your Achieved Goals
Hey! I know the title caught your eye. Yes, I know that you are afraid but guess what? I am too. I don’t walk confidently through this life every moment of the day. I have real fears about whether I have what it takes to do “it” but I know that I have to follow … More Fed Up With Life and Ready to Do Something About It
I know I invited you on this side but it seems that these days that I have been blogging more on my marriage blog. My apologies to my faithful supporters. If you want to catch up with me, my husband and I post at least once a week. I have some things planned for you … More Still Here – Excuse my Dust
As many of you who follow me know that I have worked in addictions treatment. I often laugh to myself about how much our lives are filled with moments that we could learn from a person in treatment or in active addiction. Recently, I took a brief inventory of my support groups on social media … More Support Groups: Take My Own Advice
Just Another Day's Journey 