Dear Faith, Time is a funny thing. We have no control over it, no matter how much we wish we did. We can't slow time to savor a special moment, or speed it up to reach a new destination. Yet time can feel like it passes in a blink of an eye or like it … Continue reading Dear Faith (on your 9th birthday)
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Undefeatable Joy
Tomorrow is Christmas. The excitement in our house is palatable, and its not just the kids. Christmas is my favorite celebration and I love this whole season, which feels extra special at the end of this challenging year. It goes without saying that 2020 has been a difficult year, but to be perfectly honest, on … Continue reading Undefeatable Joy
Refined
Two days ago we celebrated Faith's 4th birthday. When I think about the journey we've been on since she was born, about who I am today in large part because of the work God did in my life through her, the word "refined" comes to mind. In all this you greatly rejoice, though now for a … Continue reading Refined
Grief Is…
They say there are stages to grief and I imagine that is generally true, but since every individual person is different, I believe grief manifests itself in a variety of ways. In the days, weeks, and months after Faith died my grief took on many forms. And while I'm no expert, it is through my … Continue reading Grief Is…
Come Sojourn 