by Michelle | Feb 19, 2019 | Life, Widows
No one has a plan for widowhood. And for some, it can happen without any warning. I’m sharing these five things that helped me so that those who find them in this same place might have a better plan than I did. Deciding to not make any major changes for one year...
by Michelle | Feb 8, 2019 | Life
Every morning when I wake up, my first thoughts are of thankfulness. I thank the Lord for each breath of life, and I say, “this is the day that the Lord has made, I will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). And another quote I say each day is...
by Michelle | Jan 15, 2019 | Life, Transition in Life, Widows
Have you ever seen a marshmallow cloud? Do you know what kind I am talking about? They are called Mammatus clouds, which are often listed among the rarest of cloud formations, and are actually more common than you think. Marshmallow clouds can be hard to spot unless...
by Michelle | Nov 12, 2018 | Life
Entering a new environment can be daunting and cause you to fear the unknown. Although you might be resistant to change at first, this resistance is only a defense mechanism to keep you safe and in your comfort zone. Change can be incredible, and this is why humans...
by Michelle | Nov 11, 2018 | Life, Transition in Life, Widows
Feeling as if you’ve lost everything When I lost my husband to cancer May 2014, I was a counselor and had been for many years. During that time, I was very weary to be quite honest. I was Eric’s primary caregiver and with a large family, church life, a...
by Michelle | Aug 30, 2018 | Life, Transition in Life
It can seem overwhelming to see all the “National” something or other almost every day but truly, some are fun, but some can be sad or a reality of life. What has happened through these days is awareness. Awareness of Lupus, or Diabetes, or ALS or...