Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

Anyone who really knows me well knows the ups and downs that I’ve had over the last (almost six!) years helping my mom to raise my sister. At the age of 17, I got launched into motherhood without actually being a mom. It’s been nothing if not a learning experience. During this time I’ve run … Continue reading Absence Makes the Heart Grow Fonder

My New Flickr!

Hey folks! For those of you who like to check out photos, visit my recently activated Flickr page. Right now it’s mostly stuff for school (which doesn’t make them uninteresting), but there are some things up which are just my own personal projects. Here are some samples: Continue reading My New Flickr!

Closure

Last month, I did something that I had never done before. I cut someone out of my life. There have been people with whom I’ve lost contact, people who I’ve taken a break from, people who have cut me out of their lives (two off the top of my head). But I had never before … Continue reading Closure

Priorities

Last night my dad and I had dinner. We always get together once a month to catch up and enjoy eachother’s company. We compared our busy schedules, playing a cordial game of “whose fish is bigger” in the process. He works 12 hour days with an hour commute each way, so basically he won, but … Continue reading Priorities

Accountability

I am pleased to announce that for the first time in my 9 1/2 years of my walk with Christ I finally have an honest-to-goodness ACCOUNTABILITY PARTNER!!! This is extremely exciting for me because it is something that I have not only lacked, but also wanted, needed and been encouraged to get. Most of the … Continue reading Accountability

Place of Freedom

I am astonished that you are so quickly deserting Him who called you in the grace of Christ and are turning to a different gospel. –Galatians 1:6 This coming December on Pearl Harbor Day will mark 10 years since I first attended the church I call home. The following February will mark 10 years since … Continue reading Place of Freedom