I wrote this on Facebook on June 1, 2016. I’ve been thinking a lot about faith lately. There are 2 “stories” out there that have made me really question: How strong IS my faith? One came from something that was in the news 10 years ago this April. You may or may not remember, but … Continue reading
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SIMPLIFY: Moving the Leaf
I never make New Year’s resolutions. Ever. I don’t keep them, and I feel like a total failure when I forget that I even made one before January is out. But I did this year, and though I am preparing myself for that familiar feeling once again, I am trying. I really am. This year, … Continue reading
The Need is Daycare: Update on Melanie Ford, James Ford, and family….
Many of you have asked about Melanie and how they are doing in their new home in Pinellas Park, Florida, and I just haven’t had answers. And for those of you who don’t, here is the original link to the People magazine that tugged at my heart and got this whole thing started: http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20602530,00.html As … Continue reading
Mysterious Ways, my friends, Mysterious Ways…James Ford once again
So, y’all know that in my last post about James Ford and his mother, Melanie, I attempted to start a drive for gift cards from Rooms To Go. I did so because I really wanted furniture to be one less worry for Melanie, and so she could have, not just a house, but a home. … Continue reading
Tales of a Bar Exam Failure
So, in a couple of days, one of my best friends will take the bar exam. Bless her heart. I can imagine some of you reading this are doing so because you are beyond freaked out, beyond stressed out. You have had at least one meltdown and you feel crazy. (Another one of my good … Continue reading
Have Bags; Will Travel
Life sure takes you down some interesting roads, doesn’t it? I had no idea when I started this blog what it would become, and though I wonder if I am straying from its’ original intention, I decided today that it doesn’t matter. Just like life, I like the interesting twists and turns. So today, I’m … Continue reading
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Let’s Make This House A Home: A Way to Help James Ford and His Family
After long moments of wondering and asking and praying and thinking and Googling, I’ve figured out what I want to do to try to help James Ford’s family. I hope if his story tugged at your heart, you will consider helping them, too. Doors have flown open for Melanie and her children since the People … Continue reading
Popcorn and Starfish: An Update on James
I’ve questioned myself no less than a thousand times: “Why this family?” I’ve had conversations with friends who have reminded me that, even if I can’t do one thing to help James and his mama, Melanie, this may be God’s way of opening my eyes to people in my very own community who are in need … Continue reading
Hey God: I’m scared and I’m anxious, but I’m ready. Show out.
What do you do? (and yes, I’m really asking anyone who happens to read this). Yesterday, I was at Walgreens shopping for Father’s Day cards, and I picked up the latest edition of People magazine because I wanted to read about some notorious criminals and their lives behind bars (I know, right? Anyway…) Instead, I … Continue reading
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