In the days after my mom passed away, I struggled with the question most people ask when someone close to them dies far too soon: Why? I spent a lot of time asking God this question - why my mom? Why now? She was only 54. She had two more kids to see graduate from college. All ... Read More about Trusting the Master Weaver – How the Bayeux Tapestry and a Poem Answered My Prayer
If We Were Having Coffee – Vol. 5
Every now and again, I like to do these “If we were having coffee” updates. Given my love of coffee and of sharing my story, it’s a great way to do a quick catch up on what’s going on around here. Besides, if we were “in real life friends,” I likely would update you about life over a cup of coffee ... Read More about If We Were Having Coffee – Vol. 5
Peanut Butter Power Balls
Peanut butter is a food group in my household. My favorite way to eat it? Straight out the jar with a spoon. Drop in a handful of chocolate chips and dig them out with the aforementioned spoon if you want to make a game out of it. I love to melt peanut butter in the microwave (a tablespoon in a ... Read More about Peanut Butter Power Balls
What is the Low FODMAP Diet + Why I’m on It
I’ve had a stomachache more days than not for most of my life. It often feels like my insides have knotted themselves around one another, squeezed tight, and are refusing to let go. I’ve learned to live with it. I’ve done just about everything you can think of with the feeling - traveled around ... Read More about What is the Low FODMAP Diet + Why I’m on It
I Got My First Physical In 11 Years
Diabetes. High Blood Pressure. Congestive Heart Failure. Stroke. Leg Amputation. C.Diff, several times over. This is, collectively, what killed my mom. Not to mention liver and kidney failure and internal bleeding in her last days. It’s a lot to take in. I’m not sure ... Read More about I Got My First Physical In 11 Years
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