tales of a jesus-loving writer, her adorable little fam jam, the world's most fabulous weenie dog, grace, travel, love, life, and dealing with a rare and incurable autoimmune disease.
I have to be honest and say that my Thanksgiving started as I told my family probably not as the sickest I've ever BEEN - but certainly as the sickest I've ever FELT if that makes any sense. After several days of progressive nausea and illness trying to finish up an antibiotic (one of the... Continue Reading →
For all my many faults and flaws, I love my people big and wide. And, as I've written before, a big part of my heart is sitting with one of my dear ones in the hospital downtown right now. She is still in step-down, fighting Covid so freaking bravely. Every. Damn. Day. And every day... Continue Reading →
I've written in the past about how much I love Ann Voskamp's work. I find her writing just beautiful and her books and blog posts speak to me in so many ways. Her first book, released ten years ago, One Thousand Gifts, focuses on eucharesteo - the greek word for thanksgiving, whose roots are thanksgiving,... Continue Reading →
As you can see, yesterday was a super fun day in my world. After a long long (LONG) time contending with massive GI symptoms, I had stalled as long as I could and I had to have an endoscopy and colonoscopy. First, let me say that I have no problem actually having the procedure -... Continue Reading →
Gonna choose sunlight Gonna drink wine Bound to win a few fights, before my time Gonna make love now Ain't the future bright Gonna be the last man standing tonight. . . Gonna make a difference Gonna speak my mind Even when my nerve fails Even in the dark times Gonna count the blessings Celebrate... Continue Reading →
Today, that phrase from Hamilton, "America, you great unfinished symphony," has been running through my head, as I am finally able to hear the music once again after a long, silent winter. As you all know, we voted on Tuesday. Then, we waited for votes to be counted. We waited as the White House - the... Continue Reading →
They're crowded into the smallest spaces While outside all of nature cries It's known to be cruel and unfair But there is no place to hide Oh I've seen a part of people that I never Really want to share Oh I've seen a part of people that I never Knew was there Shelter give... Continue Reading →
Wednesday was not the first day since the COVID-19 pandemic began that I learned awful news related to this horrible disease and someone I care about. No. However, it has been one that has absolutely knocked me down. Someone dear to me is terribly ill with COVID-19 and she is in isolation and I know... Continue Reading →
Way back in 1997, when I graduated high school, I wanted to go to Mississippi State - and had made several visits and had scholarships - but life got in the way and it just didn't work out. I was crushed. (I dug out my senior year scrapbook and found these.) Of course, back then,... Continue Reading →
Yesterday was a super important day. It was the birthday of My Person. She lives in a different state and with schedules and COVID and my ailment I won't get to celebrate with her together until next month - but I've been thinking about how incredibly blessed and lucky I am to have my bestie/sister... Continue Reading →
