Dear Husband (aka “My Emerge Man”), Emerge starts tonight. And for some reason, I’m getting the feeling that you’re not there. And it’s not a discouraging feeling of “I wish he would go, but he decided against it ?” It’s more of a “he simply …
Relationships
Relationships are in every area of life, and they’re meant to be rich, fulfilling, and even the healthy ones will rub you the wrong way sometimes! We’re not meant to do life without relationships – be it family, friends, work-related, romantic, etc.
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Dear Husband (February 22, 2023 edition)
Dear Husband, I got some neat confirmations about YOU yesterday ? I can’t freaking WAIT for us to share our story with people. ✨Faith will be built because of it.✨Possibility will be unlocked because of it.✨People will stop compromising because of it.✨Standards will be raised …
When “funk” wants to turn itself into that other “fu_k” word ?
When your “funk” wants to turn itself into that “fu_k” cuss word, you know it’s rough ? Today be like that ? Well, it WAS like that (…the whole story is below, if you wanna read ?) I woke up feeling fine, but as I …
Dear, Valentine
Dear, Valentine (aka Husband), You’re the only one I’d want to break this streak with. 36 Valentine’s Days without you, but who’s counting? I don’t see the need to make it 37, personally. ? Let’s meet, shall we? I’ve been getting extra encouragement this week, …
A single gal’s take on Valentine’s Day
We’ve all heard that this is a fabricated holiday, just created to make money for flower shops, card companies, and chocolate brands. But there’s no question that it highlights an ache that’s there all year ‘round for us singles. Here’s the thing – it’s not …
Men, you’re better than you know
MEN, you’re better than you know Can I give you some encouragement? If you have someone who is reflecting something to you, and it has you feel like you’re not good enough or you think they’re telling you you’re not good enough, I hope that …
Dreaming of a douche
Girls, I had a dream last night that I felt to share. It was about some guy (no one I know in real life). In this dream, he was everything douchey you can imagine ? ? playing the field – right in front of me? …
47 years, and growing stronger by the day
On this day, in 1976, my parents said “I do” in a homemade wedding dress and a blue polyester suit ?? Today is their 47th wedding anniversary ? I called them to wish them happy anniversary, and they were out running errands together LOL! Romance …
Gentlemen, this one’s for you
Gentlemen, this one’s for you. I went 2 stepping last weekend ? and was reminded of a few things (mostly related to dating ? but applicable elsewhere as well): ? It is SO appealing to have a man confidently approach and be clear with their …
Sunday afternoon
It’s a beautiful Sunday afternoon and I’m sitting here, weeping ? Sweatshirt on, messy ponytail in full effect, and flat white (with a touch of caramel sauce ?) at my desk. I wasn’t planning to cry. Truth is, when something wells up within me, tears …