Glitter, Gratitude, and Supervillains

This week, we squeezed in a Christmas show before the process of moving to a new house consumes our every waking hour. Ricky stood and danced through the entire thing, clapping his heart out. He was bonus entertainment and contagious joy for everyone sitting around us. At home, packing continued. We’re attempting to survive withContinue reading “Glitter, Gratitude, and Supervillains”

(Severe) Sepsis and (Soulful) Sentiments

“Jesus, if this is my time, I’m ready. You’ve blessed me with years beyond cancer and expected death. You’ve given me family that loves me, friends that care about me, and experiences of travel that have been so dear to my heart. I do not have regrets, and I feel that I have done theContinue reading “(Severe) Sepsis and (Soulful) Sentiments”

5 Simple Ways to Increase Joy in Your Life

5 Simple Ways to Increase Joy in Your Life  “…to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor and the day of vengeance of our God, to comfort all who mourn …to bestow on them a crown of beauty instead of ashes, the oil of joy instead of mourning, and a garment of praise instead of a spirit of despair.”Continue reading “5 Simple Ways to Increase Joy in Your Life”