when God lays something heavy across my heart and then reinforces it with scripture, direction, support... He is calling me out. He has been calling me to share. calling me to open the doors wide to the good and to the ugly. a few weeks ago i experienced a really tough phone call. they wanted to tell me what they thought about me and my … [Read more...]

this week we're taking a break from talking about Friendships that SUCK... and moving onto something kinda similar. not being invited. we are what's termed a "military family." Craig has been a Marine for more than 15 years... closing in on retirement. we are always new. we move often. we don't know where the local shops or restaurants are. it … [Read more...]

i encourage you. read Part 1 first. read the comments on that post too. then, hop back over here for the heart heavy i am about to share. <<<     >>> i've spent this past week making notes for myself. an outline of the heart pushes, the mind grazes. the heaviness sitting in my gut as i process friendships again this week. … [Read more...]

my story // i have been hurt. a lot. i have been burned. used. deceived. i  have been forgotten. i'm prepared to throw in the towel and hold up a sign. No Vacancy for Friendships. so basically: friendships suck. did you know? -->>  i am sensitive. ultra-sensitive. therefore, coping mechanisms abound. i portray a thick-skinned … [Read more...]