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Safe Places

by Kay | Aug 1, 2020 | ... on life, ...on hope, Uncategorized

A friend touched base yesterday, checking in to see how we’re doing. She was such an encouragement as she entered into our sphere while welcoming me into hers. We laughed, we cried and we prayed. She’s a safe place to do such things. Do you have a safe...

Mercy Invites Dignity & Redemption

by Kay | Sep 2, 2019 | ... on life, ...on faith

We just passed the half-way point of our Heart Cleanse that I might be renaming Soul-Cleanse because that’s what seems to be going on. Something deep at a soul level is happening. A levity has entered our sphere. “Have you been doing our little cleanse thing?” I ask...

To be, or not to be – Afraid

by Kay | Jun 12, 2019 | ... on life, ...on faith, Uncategorized

What is it with fear? This weekend, I went to the movies with my two oldest kids. Shocker of all shockers – we were early! Which means we got to see the trailers. All was fun and fine until my daughter turned to me and said, “Don’t watch this!” Hilarious that she’s...

Perspective-laced photo stroll down memory lane

by Kay | May 14, 2019 | ... on life, Purposeful Parenting, Uncategorized

May. State testing. AP testing. Graduating Senior. Banquets. End of year productions/parties/award ceremonies. Presentations. Plans…. The lists literally go on. These days, I can’t help but wonder where I’m supposed to be and if I’ve forgotten...

Love Reminders

by Kay | Feb 28, 2019 | ... on life, ...on faith, Uncategorized

As February has drawn to an end and we say good-by to our shortest month of the year – the only month that sets aside it’s middle day to celebrate love – here are a few thoughts on love that I find myself contemplating. After a week of congressional...

Practicing neighborly love with Sarah Harmeyer

by Kay | Feb 5, 2019 | ... on life

How can it be February already?! Where did January go? And should I admit that our Christmas tree is still up? (eek!) It’s coming down today – or not. February is such a great month. Unique to February, it is the only month with less than thirty days. And,...