Everything was out on the table; I spent 5 days with my husband while he was in a coma, all the time knowing that there was nothing to say to him that he didn’t already know, priceless.  I can’t think of anyone in my circle of influence who doesn’t know how I feel about them, it’s all out on the table.     People that don’t know me could have the wrong first impression.  They likely would not know that I have love in my heart for all.  I don’t always agree with or like…

Although God hears all our prayers, that doesn’t mean our prayers are answered in the manner we desire or on our timeline.  I am careful what I ask for in prayer because prayers are answered.   I remember one prayer in particular that was answered exactly how I asked.  One would think I would be happy, but it worked out terribly.  It was a lesson to remember.     I have learned to pray for God’s will.  God has a plan for us, a path, and if we choose to walk the path and stay the course in good times and…

Imagine what the world would be like if we all prioritized love and kindness.  How amazing would it be to rid the world of anger and hate?  No more bullying or isolation leading to a world with less anxious people living in a state of peace. Kindness has been on my mind this week, even before the Oscars.  Don’t get me wrong, my heart was full to see the clips of Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli at the Oscars.  Kindness and grace were shining brightly. I know there is goodness in the world, but Jesus has been showing me…

Prioritizing Jesus is something I work on daily.  My faith is my number one priority, but I struggle with tuning out all the noise and focusing on Jesus.  I am a single mom trying to work through each day with a smile, often that alone is a challenge.  All the stress and confusion around me often pull me off track.  How do I refocus on filling my mind with Jesus? The first thing I do when I face stress and noise is switch my mind to focus on love.  When I make that switch, I am better able to see…