Hanging in the far end of the library where I work is a unicorn made of plastic wrap and packing tape. Surrounding it are three giant flowers made of butcher paper. Why? Because otherwise it is a huge, ugly, blank spaces. When the school year started, I asked the art teacher if she and her students could decorate that space…. Read More
Joy in Remembering
When I am depressed remembering is a key element in finding my hope again. I delight in remembering. It brings me great joy to remember all the times God has been faithful, all the times I have been able to be with the people I love, even all the crazy things I have done with others. It renews my energy… Read More
My Truth
My goal in writing for thirty one straight days is to honestly share my journey with others. My hope is that those who are struggling too will know they are not alone and find some encouragement in my words. In addition, I want to explain to people who do not struggle with depression the truth of what the struggle looks… Read More
Hope in the form of worship
Joining with writer’s across the globe who have committed to 31 days of writing. I am choosing to use the prompts provided by Five Minute Friday’s Kate Motaung and then writing for five minutes. I attended a concert last night. A concert where I knew not one song. A concert that I was not happy to be attending because I… Read More
Words from the heart
Words often flow easily for me, often faster than my fingers can type them. Whether they are words of encouragement, explanation, or insight, I have rarely had trouble expressing myself through writing. For the last several years, words have been my way to process both the good and not so good that come with living life. As I type now,… Read More