Yesterday, Kasey and I went for a quick mountain bike ride after work. I was excited to go on the ride because I have not had a chance the past couple of weeks to go. One thing I did not count on was that the trails were almost unrecognizable because of all the leaves that... Continue Reading →
Look Again
Lately, I've been listening to different podcasts about loosing weight and how people view themselves. On one of the podcasts, there was a discussion about how most people immediately go to the negative when they view pictures of themselves. Instead of seeing the beauty that was captured in the picture, they instead see the flaws.... Continue Reading →
NSV- Motorcycle Gear
NSV- This morning my husband and I decided to go out on a motorcycle ride and stop for breakfast along the way. We always dress in full gear, and last summer my riding pants were so tight, it was hard getting on and off my bike. I remember one time when we stopped at Panera... Continue Reading →
Just Call Me “Gigi”
So much has happened since my last post about starting a new job. I guess you can say that I have been super busy, and that is an understatement. Not long after starting my job as a manager, a new life changing event happened. On October 8th, I gained another name, Gigi...because I'm too cool... Continue Reading →
Wrestling With God
This morning in my devotions and prayer, something came out of my mouth that stunned me and actually kind of made me a little afraid. Yet, I repeated it again. I told God that I would like to wrestle him like Jacob did. I have been so frustrated lately in my walk with God because... Continue Reading →
Struggling with Guilt
I am really struggling inside with how to divide my time between things I want to do, and the things that I need to do. Back in the day when I did not work full time, it wasn't hard to lay out a plan of action, but now that I work full time with an... Continue Reading →
Thankful
Thanksgiving Day is a day that people gather together and reflect on everything for which they are thankful. I, like most people, am very thankful for my family and my friends. One of the things I am most thankful for is the love and mercy of God! I am thankful that He never gave up... Continue Reading →
Nothing Can Prepare You for Losing a Loved One
Even though you know death is approaching, nothing ever can prepare you for when it comes. I am thankful for the peace and love of God during these times.On August 7, we lost a great matriarch of our family, Verna Lee Edwards, my granny. I have always known that I come from a strong line... Continue Reading →
Unanswered Questions
This morning as I lay in bed trying so hard to go back to sleep, (because I know I need it) all I could feel was the pain in my stomach. All I could see in my mind was a big ball of yarn in multiple colors that was knotted together with no end, and […]
Waiting Feels So Wrong
I often do not know how to start out any post I write, and this one is no different. Well, actually, it is different. It is different because it is about my granny. My grandmother, or "granny," as we call her, has been given days to live and I am sitting here in the room... Continue Reading →