Truth be told, dad didn’t have favorites. (I still had to have the mug . Reminds me of John who kept referring to himself as, “the disciple whom Jesus loved!”) Even being the first born and the most like him, I always felt last... forgotten... least of these. I only realized at the very end … Continue reading All I Have Left Of You… Is Me
Category: Deep Calls To Deep
Deep Calls To Deep
Dad... are you there? Can you hear me? Are you really always with me? Watching over me? Speaking to me while you’re in heaven? Or are these just simple platitudes spoken to comfort the hearts of the mourning? I want to know if you see me... if you can really finally see in full what … Continue reading Deep Calls To Deep
Most Valuable Possessions
“We should buy a franchise of Skyline Chili! Dad would have LOVED that!” Apparently this is what people talk about in the days following the death of a loved one. Everyone figuring out a way to keep them alive. To never forget. To do something big and scary and extravagant like a heaven sized … Continue reading Most Valuable Possessions
Our Fallen Hero
The evening of the 31st, the hospice nurse prepared us for dad’s passing before morning. So we took turns talking with him, praying as a family throughout the night, shared communion together one last time, anointed him with oil, and waited. Dad’s oxygen went up and not down. His breathing became less labored. We all … Continue reading Our Fallen Hero
Cheers To You, Pop
A million thank you’s from the bottom of our hearts. Dad passed so peacefully at 12:09pm. I was with our beautiful baby sister driving around our neighborhood, doing what dad would have been doing, teaching her how to drive in his old Ford truck. Dad took his last breaths in the arms of his love … Continue reading Cheers To You, Pop
Finding Hope With A Shattered Spirit
Hope. A feeling of expectation and desire for a certain thing to happen. But how do we keep hoping after decades of failure, loss and disappointment? When does it end? When is hope fulfilled? I spent most of my day yesterday in tears. What I had been planning to announce completely fell apart. The dreams … Continue reading Finding Hope With A Shattered Spirit
Greater Love Hath No Man
Isn’t it awesome how the same scripture can speak so many things at different times of our lives? “This is my commandment: Love each other in the same way I have loved you. There is no greater love than to lay down one’s life for one’s friends.” John 15:12-13 NLT I always thought laying down … Continue reading Greater Love Hath No Man
Just Breathe
“Slow Down & Breathe.” This has been my mantra for the last few weeks. “Breathe. Just breathe, Mary.” So many times in life, words aren’t enough. Prayers seem lost. Encouragement just empty words meant for someone else. And knowing the truth between the lie in our mind is helpful, though it doesn’t take away the … Continue reading Just Breathe
Beyond Broken
Have you ever wondered if anyone sees you? If anyone really cares? The truth is, we ALL have broken pieces that we are ashamed of. Pieces that we hide for fear of rejection or alienation. In my latest YouTube video, I share my thoughts on what I learned and experienced this weekend at the She … Continue reading Beyond Broken
Girl Power
Do you want to change the world? Encourage the women around you. Speak life into their broken places and help them dress their wounds. Carry them when they have no strength left to walk. And when they show you their dry, lifeless bones, BREATHE 🌬 Holy Spirit life in them. Do you want to change … Continue reading Girl Power
Dear Miss Mary 