Wow what an honor! 🤩 Thank you to whom ever anonymously submitted my name! Scroll down on the article to see some photos of some of our volunteers and members of our community whom we have helped this past year! http://voyagetampa.com/interview/rising-stars-meet-mary-nastukov-of-tampa/
Category: Deep Calls To Deep
Secret Struggles
I’ve been thinking a lot about secret struggles. Secrets that social media knows nothing about. As I reminisce through photos of when I first became a mom, I don’t just see the joy and the laughter. I see the pain, confusion and hopelessness. I remember the anger, the resentment and the struggle to trust God … Continue reading Secret Struggles
I’ve Always Been Told That I Talk Too Much
Deep midnight thoughts and a flashback to the teen magazine I launched in 2009: 💭 💭 💭 💭 💭 💭 💭 My family tells me I love to talk.I love to talk because I want to help.I want to help because I’m made to love. Across the board, every single human deserves love from me … Continue reading I’ve Always Been Told That I Talk Too Much
The most terrifying post of my life!
So here it goes. The most terrifying post of my life. Some of you who know me will probably chuckle and say, “what are you talking about Mary this has been you all along!” well, you may have known it but I did not. Call it fear, call it spiritual warfare, call it distraction, never … Continue reading The most terrifying post of my life!
Lo Quiero Mucho
Ironically, dad’s Spanish vocabulary was pretty extensive... probably bigger than mine. His struggle was conjugating his verbs and using pronouns correctly 🤣. Funny how these little idiosyncrasies are what we remember and miss the most. “Lo Quiero Mucho” will always be dads way of saying he loves us. The most wonderful and unique memory I … Continue reading Lo Quiero Mucho
Publishing A New Devotional!
I Have Exciting News Friends!! A few years ago, my friend Shellie asked if I’d like to contribute to a devotional for women that she was putting together. I had completely forgotten about it... and here it is!!! https://m.barnesandnoble.com/w/hearts-aligning-…/1135735762… What a special project created by 40 women with a heart to unite and encourage other … Continue reading Publishing A New Devotional!
Truly, Madly, Deeply…
Every once in a while, life will bring you treasures. Treasures that you keep in a safe, walk into a fire for, or take with you in case of evacuation. Treasures you would hope to have with you if ever stranded on a deserted island or lost at sea. Funny, when we really think about it, … Continue reading Truly, Madly, Deeply…
Since You’ve Been Gone
It has been a month since you’ve been gone. So far, we are ok. Not awesome, but ok. I wore the same shirt today that I wore the day we brought you home from the hospital. We took grandma Yelena to see the beautiful lights at the Florida Botanical Gardens. She’s leaving Wednesday. I know … Continue reading Since You’ve Been Gone
Nothing Else Will Do
Since dad got sick, I would save my falling apart for the boys’ bedtime... sitting alone in the darkness and stillness, allowing the worship music to wash over me. That’s when the tears would come. The brokenness would come. The words would come. I would often write you all, updating Facebook with news about dad … Continue reading Nothing Else Will Do
Veteran’s Day
Tomorrow is Veteran's Day. Veteran’s day will also be the day that my father’s body was cremated. The day a proud soldier’s body was returned to dust. (I have woken up covered in stress hives FIVE days over the last month and a half. Lord Jesus I pray that You to erase any painful sounds … Continue reading Veteran’s Day
Dear Miss Mary 