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Moms, Daughters, and Being 22
My mom was beautiful--- graceful, classy in a down-to-earth sort of way. She was quiet, sometimes distant... holding in so many childhood wounds. She passed away at age 46 after a weary battle with cancer. I'll never forget the day she called me into the kitchen to...
Experiencing Loss and Laughter
It was a moment marked by joy and tragedy, a realization of the impact of loss. My closest friend was walking in the door of the church as a recording of another friend’s beautiful voice filled the building. I had not seen my approaching friend in almost 7 years, (you...
Identifying a Poverty Mentality While Cleaning out a Pantry
Cory, my 18-year- old son, was not feeling well. Within minutes it turned into full-blown food poisoning. And when I say full-blown, well… you get the picture. When things finally began to calm down he was able to explain what he had eaten. He had found a bottle of...
Letting Go of Clutter When Life is Hard
Can I be real? Transparent? I’ve lost all decluttering motivation. I exceled in January and even made it through February when so many others bailed on their goals. But. March. March undid me. The challenges were, well… CHALLENGING, and my energy, emotions, time,...
Keeping Clutter Out of Friendships
My friend is not doing well. This post was to be about relationships, and how important it is to not allow toxic thoughts to clutter our interactions with those closest to us, but… My friend is just not doing well. Life seemed to stop this weekend as the events...
Releasing the Clutter of Negative Thoughts While Purging Bookshelves… Hah!
I couldn’t decide if I wanted to smile or cry as I read the incoming text: “She is amazing, just doesn’t know it yet.” My friend was updating me on a young lady’s journey--- one of self-doubt and, really… depression. The statement hit me hard. Aren’t we all teetering...
It’s the Thought that Counts: Letting Go of Mental Clutter
It was time. With much resolve, I lugged the encyclopedias down the stairs. After years of collecting dust on the living room bookshelves, I had moved them to our office… also known as… let’s-throw-everything-in here-we don’t-want-to-make-tough-decisions-about-room....
Getting the Junk Out: Letting Go of Clutter in the Hidden Places
Where do I want to start? Well, that’s the dilemma… I don’t really want to start. I want the desired outcome without going through the process. (Oh wow. Major life application already!) My thinking was to pick a somewhat manageable space to start decluttering, so I...
Letting Go of Clutter to Move Forward in Faith and Purpose
Happy New Year! … Or is it Happy New Year's?? I’ve heard both, and now find myself over-thinking which is the correct greeting. Help clearing that up would be greatly appreciated. Seriously! This past year has been a turning point for me in many ways. I reached a...