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Undefeated

I can not imagine what it must feel like to go to war, to physically enter a combat zone, flying full force into enemy fire. I do know what it feels like to go into a spiritual battle. At times the enemy of fear surrounds me. When it was confirmed that we would be movingContinue reading “Undefeated”

Endured

The journey of faith is tough. There was I time that I didn’t believe there was an “enemy”. I didn’t really think that there was a being “out there” that impacted my daily walk with God. I could not have been more wrong. The enemy doesn’t want us to be happy. He wants us toContinue reading “Endured”

Diminished

During the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, I remember someone starting an “undie” drive. Simple reasoning, because these people who lost everything, deserve new underwear. I wondered if I posted something on social media, for 10 friends to send socks or underwear to donate to the distribution center at church, would there be a response.Continue reading “Diminished”

Flooded

The weather had been unusual the moment we arrived. There was a rainstorm every afternoon around 4pm. Humidity builds, the clouds give up, relinquishing all of the moisture they possess. This pattern was ongoing for about a week, however everyone said that it was strange. Thursday, August 11 it all changed. The torrential rain beganContinue reading “Flooded”

Awakened

God was pressing on me to open my eyes to the community around me. I felt his nudging as I looked at my surroundings and breathed in the simplicity of their offering. I began to find humor and amusement in this random, yet quirky place. I had asked God to open my eyes to hisContinue reading “Awakened”

Wounded

Exactly three weeks prior to our moving truck arriving, three police officers were fatally shot in retaliation of a police shooting that happened two weeks before. I knew we were entering what appeared to be a racially divided city. Driving around the area, blue ribbons were on mailboxes and for sale in the grocery store,Continue reading “Wounded”

Arrived

Two months since I have written. One month since we have moved. I struggle to wrap my brain around all that has transpired. In short, the move went perfectly. As flawless as a move with four kids and 13 hours can go. There was crying, screaming, whining, fighting, and utter craziness, but we survived withoutContinue reading “Arrived”

Unknown

One of the scariest words I know, UNKNOWN. It emits feelings of anxiety, fear, and nausea. It means that I have no control. No control over where I am going or what will happen when we get there. I was lamenting to a close friend the other day and a name popped into my head,Continue reading “Unknown”

Comfortable

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Callin’ Baton Rouge

Writing is my therapy. It is my way of processing this world. As soon as it was confirmed that we were moving, I immediately felt the need to write, to process. This isn’t just a move a few miles away, more like 922 miles. 922 miles away from family 922 miles away from friends 922Continue reading “Callin’ Baton Rouge”