Shining the Light
of Hope
into Dark Places
Hope is Powerful
Welcome to the Blog!
Do you need an infusion of HOPE? The blog is where I share personal anecdotes and testimonials of the faithfulness of God in the midst of struggles such as – serious health issues, infertility, a prodigal daughter, caring for her disabled spouse, and becoming a widow – that could cause despair. I share from my heart how God gives me transforming hope to, not just survive these difficult situations, but to overcome and enjoy an abundant life even before the circumstances change.
O-Overwhelm the Darkness with Light
The light shines in the darkness, and the darkness cannot extinguish it. John 1:5 Voice A long caregiving season can feel like a very dark place. I know because I have felt that darkness surround me like a wet blanket and chill my hope. At times it felt like the...
N-Nix the Negativity in Your Life
Fix your thoughts on what is true and good and right. Think about things that are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be glad about. Philippians 4:8 TLB There was a point in my life when I was...
M-Monitor Your Health
I am praying that all is well with you and that your body is as healthy as I know your soul is. 3 John 1:2 TLB I stumbled in to the bathroom because I couldn't sleep. As I splashed my face with cold water, I looked at the reflection in the mirror. My bloodshot eyes...
L-Learn to Laugh at Yourself
We were filled with laughter, and we sang for joy. And the other nations said, "What amazing things the Lord has done for them." Yes, the Lord has done amazing things for us! What joy! Some of the hardest calls to make are the ones after a loved one has moved to...
K- Kickstart Your Day with Affirmations
Words kill, words give life; they're either poison or fruit - you choose. Proverbs 18:21 MSG I used to hate Mondays. I guess I was like most people I worked with, except that I complained about it a lot. It probably had a lot to do with the fact that I hated my job,...
J- Journal – Capture Thoughts
Write down this vision. Write it clearly on tablets so that anyone who reads it may run. Habbakuk 2:2 Voice I have always wanted to be a classic journaler (is that even a word?). In my ideal world, I sit down to a perfectly ordered home every evening and write in my...
I-Infuse Hope Into the Atmosphere
We find ourselves standing where we always hoped we might stand—out in the wide open spaces of God’s grace and glory, standing tall and shouting our praise. Romans 5:3 MSG A few weeks after bringing my first husband, Bill, home from the hospital after 8 days in the...
G- Go Outside and Garden
The Lord will guide you continually, giving you water when you are dry and restoring your strength. You will be like a well-watered garden, like an ever-flowing spring. Isaiah 58:11 Voice I'm convinced that there is a parallel universe in hospital waiting rooms. The...
F-Forgive and Move Forward
Be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God through Christ has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32 NLT Certain moments in the blur of caregiving stand out. This was one of them. I had taken a much-needed break to go visit my parents in Northern...
E-Eat Right and Enjoy Every Bite
Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good! Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him! Psalm 34:8 ESV As a caregiver, it can be hard to eat right. In fact, you may not even remember to eat or when you do you may stuff yourself with 'comfort food.' I know I sure did. My...
