Passage To Finding Me: My Journey Home.
Join me as a fellow traveler on this journey
When people hear the word cruise, they probably picture endless buffets, beautiful sunsets, amazing ports, and someone magically folding their towel into an elephant. And yes, there was plenty of that. But when you travel with a disability or chronic illness, cruising comes with a few extra passengers you definitely didn't invite. I recently took... Continue Reading →
When my family and I decided to take a cruise to Alaska, excitement was not the only emotion that climbed aboard. There was joy, of course. I pictured snowcapped mountains, enormous glaciers, peaceful waters, and scenery so beautiful that even my camera would struggle to capture it. Most of all, I imagined sharing those moments... Continue Reading →
Have you ever noticed how much stuff we save for later?The good dishes.The expensive candle that smells amazing but apparently must remain unlit until royalty visits. The outfit hanging in the closet waiting for the “right occasion.”The bottle of perfume we use one tiny spritz at a time because we don’t want to run out.And... Continue Reading →
Finding Contentment in Your Circumstances I used to often think contentment will arrive when life finally cooperates. When the diagnosis improves.When the bills are paid.When the relationship heals.When the children are thriving.When life feels easier. Quietly convincing myself that then I’ll be content. But contentment has a funny way of refusing to wait for perfect circumstances. Contentment... Continue Reading →
One of the first things I learned after being diagnosed with multiple sclerosis was this simple statement: “If you know one person with multiple sclerosis, then you have met one person with multiple sclerosis.” At first, I didn’t fully understand what it meant. Now I do. Multiple sclerosis doesn’t follow a script. It doesn’t affect... Continue Reading →
Yes They Can There was a time when I believed grief and gratitude were opposites. I thought if I was truly grateful, I shouldn't still be grieving. And if I was grieving deeply, maybe I wasn't appreciating the blessings God had given me. I've come to believe they can sit side by side. Grief doesn't... Continue Reading →
