matt spoke about the biblical implication of work this morning at the stone and i believe his words are worth repeating as we live in a material society and it is probably true for most that work is simply the means to make a living. here are some other ways to view the work we have landed into:1. embrace that you are doing 100% god’s will wherever you are; god’s will is not by accident. acts 17:252. you are working for God. col 3:233. pray for/look for internal purposes that god has for you. eph 4:28in viewing work through the lens of these truths, i believe we can restore joy,…

the haiti devastation has left me with an incredible passion to change the world! well i know that’s not a reality but i do know that i can strive to live my life to selflessly love others. i’m inspired more than ever to pursue adoption, although not directly related to the tragedy, i know that i am called to open my heart and home to children in need. i am encouraged that my husband shares the same desire as i do but am discouraged that it can’t happen by the snap of my fingers!click here to watch an inspiring video about our friends and their enormously huge hearts for adoption!

sadly, i witnessed another innocent child lose their battle to cancer on friday. my heart is completely shattered and i only knew the child for a few short weeks. i didn’t even have the chance to get to know him while he was well, i only knew him in the hospital; suffering. my heart hurts for the family as i cannot even begin to imagine the hurt they are experiencing. i am forever changed by each of these little lives that i am blessed to be a part of.

lately i have had an overwhelming craving to be a mom….I believe it is god’s answer to my prayer to shape me and prepare me for that opportunity. i have learned to trust his timing so i have very patiently waited for my heart to be “ready” but the desire is incredible. we have been exploring adoption lately as we learned of the daunting number of children in the cps/foster care system that are awaiting a home. i am broken because these kids don’t yearn for their own room with all the material “things” but they hope for parents that are going to LOVE them no matter what. we all…

“but blessed is the man who trusts in the Lord, whose confidence is in him. he will be like a tree planted by the water that sends out its roots by the stream. it does not fear when heat concerns; its leaves are always green. it has no worries in a year of drought and never fails to bear fruit.” jeremiah 17:7 i desire above all else to be THAT tree.

yes, i believe in miracles. the longer i’ve been exposed to this job, well life really, my eyes are opened to suffering, pain, death, tragedy…..life, joy, healing, freedom. a grieving parent asked me the other day if i believed in miracles. absolutely, i sure do. miracles don’t always mean life or cure. i’ve seen that with prolonged battle and suffering, sometimes the miracle is death, peace, dignity. i don’t believe that there is anything wrong with rejoicing in those miracles as well as the life saving miracles. i believe in heaven and i believe that my life after this life will be perfect and unimaginable because i will be with…

i have found that the best way to start my day is to reflect on what i’m thankful for. i’m thankful for so much, more than i even know, more than i could ever express. why not face my day, whatever it may bring with a positive reflection of all the great things i’m blessed to say thank you for?

i’m constantly reminded how important family is and i am incredibly thankful for mine. my sisters and i have always had a really great relationship but i feel like as we get older and dive into life experiences, our bond gets stronger. it itsn’t until the challenges i face that i really experience how unique our bond is. i hurt when they hurt and i rejoice when they are happy. we are able to laugh about the most ridiculous things and it seems like we’ve created our own language over the many years. we definitely don’t ever act our age when we are all together and i often wonder if…

i’m often praised for the line of work i’m in but criticized for the amount of time and energy i put into caring for others. i’m not sure how i could do my job which entitles me to enter into the most traumatic times of peoples lives and only give half of my heart, time and care. i’m learning and have been for the past several years that self care must be a priority but i’m also learning that i have not quite mastered this concept. i often come home completely beat down emotionally and physically but somehow i’m able to wake up renewed to do it again the next…