— Coloring Life with Love, Lyme, & Laughter —
There are individuals who are remarkably able to lift others even as they themselves journey through one of life's most feared trials and tribulations. My sweet friend, Shelly, is one of those people. Her walk with Jesus both astounds and inspires me as I marvel at her beautiful grace and tremendous faith every step of... Continue Reading →
Have you ever yelled at God? Not just one or two lines of frustration but a full-on tantrum based on anger, fear, confusion and, yes, a whole lot of frustration. Did you scream for a solid twenty minutes, a blubbering mess of tears and snot? I have. I did. I railed at my God the entire... Continue Reading →
Christmas, with it's promise of shiny trinkets and warm decorations, was once my favorite time of the year. Each season I added a new tree to the line up, totaling ten trees by 2012. Each tree has its own personality and memories. There's the towering pencil tree with snow covered branches, wrapped in white lights and... Continue Reading →
I loathe vomiting. When a stomach bug attacks, I will remain in the fetal position for days with agonizing nausea rather than just getting it over with and throwing up. I've always been this way. Had I been one of those pregnant women with constant morning sickness, there would likely be three less children in... Continue Reading →
This is the final article in a four-part series on tick safety and Lyme disease. Read the first article "Be Aware" here, the second "Be Proactive" here, and the third "Be Reactive" here. It's been over a month since I posted, which is just embarrassing, especially considering I was in the middle of writing this important... Continue Reading →
A Broken Crayon 