When I was a kid, I truly believed there was a pot of gold waiting at the end of every rainbow. Whenever one appeared after the rain, I’d get so excited. I’d point at it and ask my dad to drive toward it because I was absolutely convinced we were about to become rich. If…
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Anne of Green Gables
If there is one book series and television adaptation I wish I could experience again for the very first time, it would be Anne of Green Gables. Written by L.M. Montgomery, Anne of Green Gables introduced readers to Anne Shirley, a spirited orphan with a vivid imagination, a kind heart, and a knack for finding…
Happiness Isn’t What Most People Think It Is
One of the biggest misconceptions people have about happiness is that it means having a perfect life. Many people believe that happiness comes after reaching a certain goal. Maybe it’s finding the perfect job, making more money, buying a house, getting married, losing weight, or finally solving all of life’s problems. We tell ourselves that…
We laid my dad to rest.
Today was a beautiful day. As difficult as this day was, I know Dad would have been happy. One of his final wishes was granted. He wanted a Christian burial and funeral service, and today we were able to give that to him. When Dad was gravely ill, we had many deep and difficult conversations…
Free Will
The Persecution of Christians has been going on for over the past 2000 years. The earliest recorded records say it started in Rome. To me, being a Christian is about living your short precious life in the best way possible. To walk as closely to God as one humanely could. I would never force anything…
Movies & TV series
What movies and TV series have you watched more than 5 times? Elizabeth Luna There are so many movies and television series I have watched over and over. It’s really hard to choose which ones I would like to mention, so I’ll pick my top 4 in both categories.
Anne of Green Gables
Have you ever loved a book so much that it doesn’t feel like a book? Anne of Green Gables does that for me. When you read this book, you’ll be so wrapped up and the reading will be so effortless, that you won’t feel as though you’re reading a book at all. The characters in…
March | 03.01.23
I’m Marching into this month with excitement and joy. Not only is March my birth month. We’ll be transitioning from Winter to Spring! I’m looking forward to seeing flowers bloom all around us and days where the weather is beautiful enough to have a picnic. I’m wishing everyone a wonderful month ahead!
My word for the year: Healing
heal·ing/ˈhēliNG/ noun 1. The process of making or becoming sound or healthy again. I am healing. Healing from covid. Healing from trauma. Healing from the past. Healing from ailments. Healing from strife. Healing from everything that has cut me open and left me to bleed out. I am healing mentally. I am healing physically. I….
New Day, New Month, New Year
I’ve been sitting here wondering where the time has gone. As years have passed, I’ve come to realize my Grandpa was right all along – he would tell me time passes more swiftly as you get older. When I was younger, it was hard for me to believe. I remember as a child how most…