I had finally said yes to something that had pulled at my heart for years. I chose to get out of my comfort zone and take my first mission trip to the Dominican Republic. As we traveled, I grew wearier from lack of sleep, and I began to question the value of such a trip….
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go.” Joshua 1:9
At first, I was reluctant to attend a support group for families with a loved one with mental health issues, convinced that hearing others’ struggles would only discourage me and bring no comfort to my aching soul. After all, my pain seemed enough. Plus, at the time, I believed in a short few months, we…
Friendship is born at that moment when one person says to another. “What! You too? I thought I was the only one.” —C.S. Lewis We would love to have you join our community here at Embracing the Unexpected. Click here to subscribe and receive posts straight to your inbox along with a small gift.
How does one find peace in unwanted circumstances? As I stand in inches of toilet water, I am thinking to myself, “THIS IS NOT WHAT I NEED.”It has been a week full of heart-wrenching difficult things. Indeed, I cried out, “God, could I not get a tiny bitty break – my heart is already bleeding…
I awakened in the morning, and something seemed amiss, but I couldn’t quite figure it out. Still groggy and searching for something wrong, I crept out of bed. Barefoot and still in pajamas, I ran down the stairs towards the noise – that strange noise. My kids were still fast asleep, and my husband was…
When you love someone, the best thing you can offer is your presence. Thich Nhat Hanh
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