I was 9 years old when hurricane Elena sat off the west coast of FL for days. At only a cat 1 it obviously wasn’t anything compared to Irma. And yet, as a 9 year old little girl having to leave my house and all my prized stuffed animals, it was terrifying. I remember trying […]
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God, where are you?
When flood waters rise and unrelenting rain pours from the sky, God where are you? When fires rage, consuming everything in their destructive path, God where are you? When hurricanes churn in open waters, terrorizing those in their paths, God where are you? When a grim-faced doctor reveals a life-changing diagnosis, God where are you? […]
Simple Complexities
Simple adjective, simpler, simplest. 1.easy to understand, deal with, use, etc.: a simple matter; simple tools. 2.not elaborate or artificial; plain: a simple style. 3.not ornate or luxurious; unadorned: a simple gown. Simple. How I find myself craving the simple things of this world right now. A quiet evening, […]
Lessons from Gracie
My first mammogram….
Note: I wrote this after my first mammogram (back in 2017) Since then I have had one a year (and worn pants to each and every one!) I’ve also started getting ultrasounds (which is a much nicer experience) because of my “extremely dense tissue.” Yep, I’m not just dense; I am extremely dense!” And while […]