Warm weather nudged me outside to tackle some long-overdue yard work. A garden spot I created during the pandemic had begun demanding some attention. I needed to plant grass seed early this spring
Author: Roxanne
Beauty from Ashes: Wrestling with loss and renewal
How can something so horrific have such an earthy, almost sweet scent? How could devastation be so quickly clothed in green new life? My mind wants to rebel against the idea, yet I couldn’t help
Reframing Rejection: The gift in being told “no”
When was the last time you were told “no”? As a two year old, I might have argued with a defiant “yes,” burst into tears, or even thrown myself on the floor, kicking and screaming. But as a
The Gift of Receiving: It was just what I needed
And then, we prepared for a hike. It started a flurry of motion–backpacks packed with water and snacks, layers gathered, every detail handled. But this time, I wasn’t the one orchestrating it a
Beyond the Bracket: Embracing Life’s Full Spectrum
Recently, while filling out a March Madness bracket, I was acutely aware of the either/or mindset it requires. I had to select one team or another, one business or another–forcing a black and whi
The Blinking Cursor and the Unspoken Struggles
The cursor blinks, nudging me as if to say, Write something. The white page stares back–stark, blank and a little overwhelming.
Running on Empty: The Power of a Small Refuel
During an ice breaker recently, someone asked “What do you do to recharge?” It made me pause. After a busy season, how do we replenish our energy?
Better Together: The Power of Community
We need each other. In the moments when I feel like a burden rests solely on my shoulders, I remember that I am surrounded by people around me who care, who want to help, and who desire to see a su
Keeping Afloat: Faith, Support, and the Power of Asking for Help
I wish I could say that my story felt as neat as the man in the Bible. The childhood images in my mind depict the man calmly reaching for help, being lifted to safety. My experience felt far less g
The Long Way Back: A Hike, A Challenge, A Lesson
Hiking in the winter months might seem unusual, but thanks to a stretch of warmer weather, I recently had a chance to do just that. It wasn’t sunny, but it was mild enough for a sweatshirt. T