When the Well Runs Dry
They used to say that if you stop attending meetings, relapse is inevitable. It’s just a matter of how long it takes. Even with ten years of sobriety, I’ve taken for granted this knowledge. Four years ago, after my husband and I made another big move across the...
Carry Your Cross
You cannot know the light without first knowing the dark. Of all the questions in my life, this one I’ve pondered the most, “Why, God? If you love us, why must we endure so much pain? Wouldn’t it be easier to just save us all from suffering right now?” The...
For my Lily…
As with all things in life, there is a beginning, a middle and an end. I didn’t know our end would come so soon. We had almost 12 beautiful years with you, but it doesn’t feel like nearly enough. When I first saw your picture on the West LA Animal Shelter website,...
Seeds of Change – What My First Vegetable Garden Taught Me About Life
I’ve found that starting something new, even when it wasn’t a part of the plan, usually turns out to be exactly what was needed. God works in mysterious ways. Everyday I give thanks to him for offering me and my family a chance to wake up in the morning,...
Letting Go, Even When It Hurts: Some Thoughts on 2020
To say 2020 was ‘difficult’, would be an understatement. I’ve heard it described as a ‘dumpster fire’, which I feel is a pretty accurate description. For someone who prides their life on bettering their circumstances, thinking positive and living in the moment – 2020 has challenged me in ways I’m not sure I’ve been challenged before.