Like what? Oh, you know, where we're all a hot mess in some way because we live in and were born into a broken world. Truth be told, we're all broken in some way whether we know it or not. I know it...#TRUTH Seriously though. Think about it. No one is perfect and certainly no… Continue reading Life is Messy Like That
Category: Personal Development
LOST HEART ? ❤️
About yesterday...❤️ (Before the relapse of the flu/bronchitis) I felt so honored to host and facilitate a book study at my home for the day! 💔 ~LOST HEART ~ ❤️ https://www.amazon.com/Lost-Heart-Guide-Living-Broken/dp/0578432277/ref=sr_1_fkmrnull_1?keywords=Lost+Heart+a+guide+to+living+in+a+broken+world&qid=1550448054&s=gateway&sr=8-1-fkmrnull This is not just another book but a guide to living from your heart in a broken world! 💗💕 When I first met Pat… Continue reading LOST HEART ? ❤️
“DO THE WORK…”
As I sat there in the counselors office feeling all the D"S... You know the ones. Dejected, defeated, depressed, dispirited, depleted, discouraged, I finally mustered up the nerve to ask what I thought was a simple question. One that would provide the answers I was searching for. With a slight shrug of my shoulders, I… Continue reading “DO THE WORK…”
Every Day Courage
Tell your heart to take courage my friend. Every day courage leads to every day confidence! "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are!" E.E.Cummins Within the heart of every day courage lies the true you! It takes courage to grow! Growth spurts can be quite painful as we know! But… Continue reading Every Day Courage
With Growth comes Grace
Truth, I blocked my "ex",for the first year and a half after the divorce. Emails, texts, calls, letters... you name it, I did it! Yup, I did that. BLOCKED EVERYTHING. I needed to. I needed to heal. I needed to get well. I needed to grow. I needed to embrace grace. It's only taken me… Continue reading With Growth comes Grace
THE PAINFULLY JOYOUS JOURNEY
When asked to share my story, I often refer to it as a "painfully joyous" journey. Sounds like an oxymoron right? Seems rather ambivalent I know but then again, life is full of a mixture of emotions. As my counselor so lovingly says, "Life is full of mixture" as has been my journey to wholeness.… Continue reading THE PAINFULLY JOYOUS JOURNEY
Boundaries or Bust
Just a few years ago, a friend of many years said to me, "I liked you better before.The way you used to be. Where's the old Cheryl I used to love? " Her next sentence got my attention. Whoa.... Then this ..."You WERE my angel on earth." Ohhh, no she didn't just say that to… Continue reading Boundaries or Bust
STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE
It was February 2016.Heading up the mountain for the weekend, I knew something big was about to go down. I could feel it stirring within me. I had recently moved back in with my husband after being separated for close to 3 years, renewed our vows and things were already going downhill fast. Mother had… Continue reading STAY IN YOUR OWN LANE
Do I Regret getting DIS-MARRIED”? (Divorced)
What may look like great regret may be an opportunity for great growth. If you are open to change that is. And being "Dissected." Adversity, pain ,regret are often the motivator for necessary change. An acquaintance of mine just sent me a few quotes from one of John Maxwells books. Sometimes You Win, Sometimes You… Continue reading Do I Regret getting DIS-MARRIED”? (Divorced)
Blogging…
My "why"for blogging... You...or possibly someone you know my need to hear my story of redemption, brokenness,forgiveness, mercy, unconditional love,hope and restoration for their own journey on their road to healing. My deepest desire is to offer encouragement and hope for those who have been deeply wounded through any and all kinds of abuse or… Continue reading Blogging…
