We are so comfortable with a casual glance and hello, than we are with deep conversations and life stories. It is so much easier to connect with people on a level just below the surface and than to reveal our struggles and inadequacies. And so we move through life, never knowing deep friendship. Afraid that if someone really knew us, they wouldn't like us that much. Probably because we know ourselves pretty well, and there are times we don't like ourselves that much either. We put on our … [Read more...]
When It is Not For Our Good…
It started back in April - the signs of illness starting to rear it's ugly head. We tried a number of obvious solutions which failed to deliver a cure. More doctors, more tests, more unknowns. Extreme fatigue and nausea left me unable to do much and my five young kids learning to fend for themselves. There were so many people praying for healing, and so much advice. I was thankful for the prayers. So thankful. I started out praying for healing, but healing continued to allude. And others … [Read more...]