Wrapped in Gratitude, memories of an imperfect dad
I stook over a bed strewn with ribbon, tape and wrapping paper when I felt overcome with gratitude for knowing how to wrap gifts. Dad used to stand for hours during Christmastime over the bed in an extra room upstairs. He'd meticulously wrap every gift, adding matching ribbon and bow. He also wrapped at our family’s dress shop during the...
As Good As She Imagined, a book review
Why read a book when you know the outcome is what every parent dreads? Maybe because it also tells the story of what every parent hopes … to have a child who shines light in dark corners and wakes up the world to love. Jerry B. Jenkins’ book, As Good As She Imagined, tells the story of triumph in between two national tragedies. It's the story...
Blog-by-Blog, a blog about tithing
Gina Holmes, novelist and founder of literary blog Novel Rocket, challenged writers to tithe our blogs by posting an article (click below on Inspire a Fire). Simple enough, right? So simple it was tempting to leave it for others to do. That way, I'd stay the course and keep ticking off important items on my to-do list. Then I wondered, "Like...
Indelibly Melded, the strength of our flag
The shadows of our neighbor's American flag flapped against the dark sky. In that moment, I watched from our kitchen window the colors that shown as a symbol of all our country's been through this decade. Indelibly melded is today’s November 11th holiday and tragedies like September 11th. Today’s post is a tribute to our military for their...
I Deserve to Believe
Our daughter married three weeks ago, in a storybook wedding. God was in every detail, right down to her shoes and “something borrowed,” a dragonfly necklace from her grandfather that belonged to me. The wedding weekend was so overwhelmingly perfect that it made me wonder why I ever question God – present, caring and trustworthy. But I know...
Pain, the fabric softener of life
In her caretaking role over the past few years, a friend visibly softened while dealing with her mom’s demands during declining health. I hated what I witnessed both women going through. Yet, I treasured how acceptance and allowing others closer became a part of my friend’s life. Too exhausted to judge, she set that aside, which made our time...
Green Isn't Always Good, sometimes it's about pity parties and envy
For years I’ve practiced celebrating with family, friends and even strangers over their good fortune. Being delighted for others has proven one of life’s gifts. I've done it for so long, it's second nature. Or so I thought, until my tedious day turned out to be the same 24 hours that ... I received a friend's enthusiastic call about an...
Hi, I’m Kim.
I write about Getting Your Own Life While Loving the People In It which means we live our lives, honor our emotions, and show up for our relationships.
Stop by my About Page for more of my story.
GET UPDATES
AWARDS & AFFILIATIONS
MANAGED HOSTING BY
