Category Archives: My story

A miscarriage experience

The following is a letter to my son.  Even though he will not read this, it is necessary for my heart. My dear son Rohan, I was so looking forward to seeing you.  Your older brother was only 9 months … Continue reading

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The Blessing – July 14

So, I am working my way through a book by Dr. Henry Cloud and Dr. John Townsend entitled “Boundaries – When to say yes, when to say no to take control of your life”.  How sobering for me this has … Continue reading

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What I shoulda said (on memories)

In My Handwritten Life I talked about how I have been writing in journals for several years.  I made mention of my memory that leaves quite a bit to be desired since I easily forget things.  Sometimes I take a … Continue reading

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What I shoulda said (on marriage)…..

You might want to start by reading this post for context. High Five! is the post where I shared that we were expecting our second child.  I began the post with comments about my husband. What I shoulda said……. There … Continue reading

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What I shoulda said…..

Man, as I write this, it’s early in the morning and I feel like I’ve already put in a days worth of work mentally.  So many things to consider.  To reconsider.  To change. To add to.  One of the reasons … Continue reading

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He came to set the captives free…….

even those I hold captive in my heart. I look out of my window and all I see is gloom.  The grounds are saturated from the early morning thunderstorms. I’m sure as reports come in this morning, I’ll learn of … Continue reading

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The Great Shutdown (part 3)

Just in case, here is part 1 and part 2. Actually this part of the story could really be referred to as “The Great Revival”.  Unbeknownst to me, the part of my heart that had been shut down began to … Continue reading

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The Great Shutdown (part 2)

You can find (part 1) here. I did change my major. How about Technical Theater with an emphasis in lighting?  Yep, I was on my way.  Past behind me.  No more criticism. (Side note:  Even though I chose to withdraw … Continue reading

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The Great Shutdown (part 1)

Read About this blog first. It happened in high-school.  That’s when I shut down part of my heart.  My heart was for Jesus.  My major was Creative Writing (yes, we had majors and minors at our performing arts school).  My … Continue reading

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My handwritten life

I wonder how many hours of my life I’ve spent writing about my life.  Hmmmmm.  It’s all in there.  My journals that is.  The highs. The lows.  The trials.  The triumphs. I have always enjoyed the act of writing.  Before … Continue reading

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