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What Did I Believe?
For many reasons, my move to Clarksville was of unsound judgment. However, the decision to move has brought me incredible opportunities, encouragement, and completed an ongoing change in how I regarded material possessions and money. I can’t be sad I came to Clarksville. I grew so much. A relative believes that I moved here outside [...]
Willing to Lose?
As the subject of bankruptcy drifted through the house, unwelcome but not rejected, the question came up. How much was I willing to give up to write? Turns out I’m willing to give up quite a lot. Home ownership, something I’ve been privileged to enjoy since the early 90s, might not be possible. Could I [...]
Now What?
The few that replied to my email of August 6 were encouraging and comforting. A few strong voices came through. It was time to leave the job and prayer was promised for Husband. I felt a new sense of rightness as I got out of bed the following Monday morning. Though I was blessed to [...]
Decisions
On July 12th I was obligated to fire my two strongest employees for ongoing and serious policy violations. I worked the next 30 days, at least 10 hours a day, without a break. I had signed up for the Clarksville Writers Conference with my supervisor’s blessing, and was told I could take the last Friday [...]
Why am I Here?
When things get tough, I get inside my head. Sometimes it’s the most pleasant place to be. I’m creative there and able to see past obstacles there. It was there that I came to terms with another lesson. God expects us to use the talents and gifts He has blessed us with. I don’t know [...]
What’s a Good Wife to Do?
Just before Husband lost his job, I started an online business. The timing was brilliant; the economy tanked just a few months later. While I was working the online store, I was also writing, blogging, and creating a name for myself as a writer. I wanted to slow down, work less. My job is supposed [...]
Joy…and the rest of life
We’re heading toward the end of a long, rough summer, and I realized I hadn’t been posting or journaling because I felt so vulnerable and alone. Well…Bonk me! I’m never alone, right? I don’t think my situation is all that unique, either, so if I share what’s going on in my world, there’s a chance [...]
Mother’s Day
Happy Mother’s Day to all women…those who have children, those who have lost children, those who have adopted children, and those who have none, for your children are drawn from your community and grow in your heart.
Life’s Curveballs
On May 3rd our town suffered a devastating flood. While Nashville made national news, the rain and flood waters from our state capitol flowed down the Cumberland River and into Clarksville. Our local Red Cross and Salvation Army offices were flooded along with all of their donated supplies. Our flood victims are currently being helped [...]
The Art of Unceasing Prayer: Chapter Four, Prompted Prayer
Evening and morning and at noon I will pray, and cry aloud, and He shall hear my voice. Psalm 55:17 So far, we’ve discussed inner dialogue and writing letters as paths to unceasing prayer. The two are mutually supportive, as are the methods that follow. Prompted Prayer The practice of allowing your environment to prompt [...]