My father died during COVID. Here’s what has helped the healing.
I lost my Dad one year ago today. And, if I’m honest, I’m sadder today than I was then.
Tag: healing
Don’t forget that life can be simple.
I think the pandemic has slowed us all down. Often, annoyingly so. But it’s also revealed a really hard truth that many of us ignored for a long time: Life can be simple…and still be good.
10 Simple Ways to Invite Healing
I think somewhere along the way, we heard a very powerful message: Healing isn’t easy.
Want to slow down and savor more? Begin a gratitude journal.
Six years ago, I did something that would forever change my life. I started a gratitude journal.
This Thanksgiving, don’t let the good stuff go unsaid.
This Thanksgiving, don’t let the good stuff go unsaid.
I don’t want a hand sanitizer faith.
I don’t want a hand sanitizer faith. Two pumps and you’re done. Instant Jesus.
Learning to cope and continue when life challenges
“Am I okay?” I think it’s the most important question we’re forgetting to ask ourselves.
Not everyone will understand you
Some people will be committed to misunderstanding you. I’m sorry, but it’s true.
From Pain to Peace: How to Endure the Worst of Life
A few years ago, I endured three of the greatest pain points life has to offer: My father was diagnosed with terminal lung cancer. My husband filed for divorce. And I discovered a Big Lie that ripped apart everything I thought I knew.
Three Ways to Rediscover Who You Are
I teach middle schoolers, and from the beginning of the year to the end, something mysterious happens: They lose more of the child in their heart.