You Don't Always Get What You Want...

I grew up believing if you try hard enough things will work out, one way or another. This is a belief that has been tested by my life. I’ve had to adjust this belief, because the truth is that sometimes things are completely out of my control and sometimes things just don’t work out the way I wish them to. But…I also believe that God has a plan, a good plan for my life and even if things don’t work out the way I plan, He has a higher plan and things will ultimately work out in a way that I never expected. I have learned that I don’t have all of the answers, but at the same time sometimes I have answers right in front of me and I don’t see them.

Happy Birthday, Baby!

A Happy Birthday Wish for the father of my two great kids.

"We've seen some good times, been through some bad.
But somewhere between the laughter and the tears
we sure had a lot of great years.
We didn't need fortune we didn't need fame
just a little shelter from the rain.
I didn't need a castle made of stone
all I ever needed was you."
We both made major mistakes in our relationship and I have many regrets, but in spite of all, you hold a special place in my heart. Through my journey of healing due to the sweet grace of God, I have learned to love and forgive...myself and you.

Even though we both have went on in different directions, who knows...life has been known to take crazy turns...see ya around...

So here's to you, Baby...31 years later and still as handsome as you were in that summer of 1978. What a summer...EVERYTHING was good!

It All Adds Up

There have been tears and brokeness in my life, but I believe that brokeness and tears can lead to a healing that results in a tender heart. I am thankful for all of the “brokenness” I have had in my life. I’m thankful that I was somehow able to hang on and get through the darkness. It has made me the person I am today. It has made me a more compassionate and loving person, a better friend and a better me. I also believe that the struggles in life can work for you because then you discover that you can do things that you never realized you could do! The struggles humble and empower you at the same time and experiencing that mix of humbleness and power is amazing!

It’s all good…