grief
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Sadness and Home
So much pain So much joy When I think of home The place I found shelter the place I was harmed people faces that bring me laughter AND remind me of my smallness Returning I wish it was only joy but I can’t ignore the loss the sadness She belongs too Maybe if I allow… Continue reading
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The Almosts
It’s the dreaming that hurts the most The almosts The ones that never came true that were barely a seed in the ground before they died That future no matter how true fades as fast as it formed Those losses hurt too as all losses do To grieve them is to heal Don’t forget that Continue reading
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Grief
Shall I swim in my grief today or just dip in my toes and do I have a choice? If I swim will I drown? If I dip my toes in will I be tempted to go in further? If I ignore it it will still be there waiting for me Will diving in refresh… Continue reading
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Joyful Ruins
I remember a few years ago at church the pastor preached on joy. At one point he had us turn to one another and share about someone we knew who was truly joyful. My friend kindly turned to me and told me I was that person for her. I honestly felt some pride at hearing… Continue reading
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Unexpected
The first Christmas was hidden in many ways. Rather, than a parade or thousands of cheering people, the birth of Christ was shared with shepherds in a field and barn animals in a cave. Christ came in the most unexpected way, in the most unexpected place. What are your expectations for Christmas? Perhaps you, like… Continue reading
About Me
An obsessive journaler who loves meeting others along their journey and giving them a hand to hold through pieces of writing. I write about the heartbreaks of life and the joys, the ups and downs, and I often learn my greatest lessons and miracles from nature.
Joyful Ruins 