At a recent therapy appointment (yes, I see a therapist, yes, you should too!) my therapist suggested a life list idea for me. This this would be something to keep me motivated and excited about life. She suggested a 101 in 1001 list. This would be a 101 things to do in the next 1001... Continue Reading →
Yesterday I received some very sad news. A family friend has passed away in car accident. This young man was only a few years older then I. Four short years ago, this family lost their dad, and now a brother. That is far to much sadness for one family. After Monday's post, this one is... Continue Reading →
Sometimes God puts people in you life that you aren't sure why they have a presence there. People that cause you to struggle or become frustrated or just plain not enjoy life. But then there are time when those people come back, God only knows the reason why, and change you. I had a person... Continue Reading →
So today I'm going to tell you a little story. It's probably going to be a long story. But it's the story of why the blog came to be. I feel it is time to share this. Many years ago, as a sophomore in high school I was diagnosed with depression. At first is was... Continue Reading →
On Sunday, June 8th we welcomed our beautiful daughter into the family. Yes, she is three months old, but it wasn't the physical family we welcomed her to, but the family of Christ. We are so blessed to have been granted the gift of grace through Jesus' ultimate sacrifice. Becoming a parent has totally changed... Continue Reading →
I have often shared stories on here of people who inspire me. Today it goes out in combination to a few wonderful women. A very important woman to my up bringing was my mom's mother, Grandma Nelson. She was a pastor's wife, mother of six, grandmother of 12, great grandmother to 12 at the... Continue Reading →
The other day as I perused through my facebook feed I noticed someone had liked a post that looked interesting. I don't know who liked the post or how it came across my feed, but I'm pretty sure it was the Holy Spirit. That Spirit is a tricky little guy and I couldn't love it... Continue Reading →
Taking a ride on my Aunt & Uncle's SpiderSo last night my husband and I were watching "Celebrity Wife Swap" and they were talking about going on a romantic date. My husband and I both tried coming up with ideas that would be the perfect date for the other. We both came up with a... Continue Reading →
Warning... Sappy Post Ahead! I must just take a few moments to gloat about my husband. This man, this wonderful, wonderful man who completes me in every way. Let's start from the beginning...Ross & I met online. Go ahead, judge. I do! But, there was something great working there. A higher power that told Ross... Continue Reading →
What's in a name? We've all heard that sentence before, but have you ever really taken the time to consider it? Many years ago when I was a youth director, as part of a youth program call "Peer Ministry" we had a discussion about our names and where they come from and what they mean.... Continue Reading →
Harvesting Roots 