Do you have a group of “People” who have your back? You know the kind of people who will stand by you in the midst of your circumstances all the while offering compassion, wisdom, support and love no matter what. Do you have someone’s back?
Give me a cause or a person that can’t stand up for themselves, and I am usually all in. What about you? Do you get a thrill out of fighting for injustices or people that need a little extra help receiving what they deserve or need? I do. But what about when it hurts? Will…
I believe we were meant to do life together. Thank you for being a part of Embracing the Unexpected Community. I look forward to 2017 where together
Wishing you a Merry Christmas! Hoping that you find joy in your day, love in your heart, and Jesus as the most valuable present, you unwrap this holiday season. For to us a child is born, to us a son is given, and the government will be on his shoulders. And he will be called…
You may wonder how a Mom could put blessings and a child’s mental illness in the same sentence. I thought that, too, until it had become apparent that I had changed for the better through my experience with my children’s mental health challenges. Let me make it clear; I am by no means saying mental…
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…
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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