It was 2007 and I had just recuperated from a painful miscarriage. After almost five years of marriage, I was ready to become a mother. My arms were empty and my heart was aching. I spent months planning and preparing my body to be able to carry a child to full term. My eye was [...]
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Just Lettin’ My Hair Down
After my last post, which I mulled over forever... I started thinking about how hard it is to truly be honest about heartache, sin and disappointment when you are leading more than just yourself. Because of that, I think there are a lot of minister's wives that are dealing with things in the quiet of their own prayer [...]
Reality Church
I absolutely love reality television. It is one of my favorite indulgences. The more drama...the better. I guess I kind of enjoy seeing people's "real lives". It makes me feel like I am not alone in my quirkiness. If camera's were rolling at my house today, you would have found me in my PJ's until noon, logged onto Facebook while [...]
Shotgun For Sale
I was left home alone. Let me just clarify something...I HATE being home alone. So, in an effort to make me feel more secure, Barry showed me how to use a shotgun before he left for the week. Okay, okay stop laughing! It wasn't loaded and to be honest, I had no idea where the bullets were. But, I figured [...]
When Dreams Evade You
I woke up startled...I had no idea what was going on. I looked around trying to figure out where I was. I could faintly make out the room, but I knew it was familiar. I was still in my work uniform and my backpack was on the floor. I let out a sigh of relief...I had [...]
The Lonely Fall
The Fall of 2006 was a lonely time for me... I ran into the living room a little shocked, but mostly excited. I had taken three pregnancy tests and all of them came back positive. It was true, I was going to be a mom...we were going to be parents. After 4 years of marriage Barry and I desperately wanted [...]
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