I love words. I do. I love reading them, writing them… I LOVE learning new ones. I even have a board on Pinterest dedicated to words believe it or not. I enjoy learning in general and words feed right into that obsession. As of late various scripture readings have stuck out to me. Two passages... Continue Reading →
The War Room
The War Room My church has what we call The War Room. It is a place of prayer and solace. A place to take your troubles and triumphs to God. The first Wednesday I came to church during my latest mental health struggle I sat in the sanctuary. Last week I had to come on... Continue Reading →
My Illness & My Faith- Part III
July 3, 2017 My Illness & My Faith- Part III I’ve been manic for what seems like forever. June 13th is the visit with my therapist when she noticed something was significantly wrong because of a page in my art journal. I am SO thankful that I have someone that pays that kind of attention.... Continue Reading →
My Illness & My Faith- Part II
June 17, 2017 My Illness and My Faith- Part II Psalm 57:1-2- "Have mercy on me O God, have mercy! I look to you for protection. I will hide beneath the shadow of your wings until the danger passes by. I cry out to God Most High, to God who will fulfill his purpose for... Continue Reading →
My Illness & My Faith- Part I
This is not exactly the beginning of my story, but something that I have come back to time and again now. I grew up in church. My family was there every Sunday for Sunday School and both the morning and evening services. I participated in Caravan, Vacation Bible School, the holiday pageants, Quizzing, the youth... Continue Reading →
My Normal: Mental Illness & Everything in Between 