18 Years with Danny Ellison.We cooked together. I painted and created a mixed media canvas called Gratitude where Love Grows. I also wrote him a poem and read it to him before posting here. Here it is. We did not arrive here untouched. Love came with weather. With long nights and quiet apologies, with laughter […]

This is the second part of my thoughts on faith, prayer and healing. Life is full of uncomfortable moments. Discomfort has a way of making us pull back. Sometimes we distance ourselves to survive. Sometimes to protect our hearts. Sometimes because the pain of hoping, really hoping, feels heavier than the pain of letting go. […]

May we not hide our tears in the rain and instead may we begin to cry together. I lit my candle at church yesterday to Honor the Light of the world and also to remember to be a light to those hurting. This is what came to mind. For many, Christmas is wrapped in lights, […]

I did not grow up in religious or faith spaces. I did not have the language of Scripture or the comfort of church when I was young so it wasn’t something that molded me, and much of my childhood was shaped by trauma rather than safety. Because of that, I learned early how words, especially […]

This time of year can bring so many emotions, joy, stress, grief, excitement, and deep exhaustion. If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to make this season meaningful for the kids in your home, please know this: you are not alone. This season isn’t about perfect traditions or Pinterest-worthy moments. Some of the most […]

On December 15, 2025 I attended Desree Mendoza’s service. She was beautiful and she was deeply and unmistakably loved. The sanctuary was standing room only, family, friends, children, neighbors, and co-workers, all there because her life made a difference. Because she mattered. Because love leaves marks that grief can never erase. After paying my respects […]