The Coin Flip of Sharing
So boom. One of my homegirls called me, and before she could even finish the sentence, I already knew what kind of conversation we were about to have. You know the tone. That “but when we’re together it feels so real” tone. That “he says I’m the only one he talks to like this” tone. That “I know what it looks like, but you don’t understand him like I do” tone. C'mon yall. I am tired. Not because I don’t care. But because women keep asking for advice when what they really want
16 hours ago4 min read
From the Pulpit to the Pediatric ER
And Somehow… the Sermon Followed Me There Sunday morning, I stood in a pulpit preaching about Martha. About exhaustion. About responsibility. About carrying too much. About women who spend so much time pouring into everybody else that nobody notices they’re running empty. And if you would’ve told me while I was standing there preaching that just hours later I’d end up sitting in a pediatric ER with my child… honestly? I probably would’ve told you maybe today wasn’t my day to
2 days ago6 min read
The Strong Kid Season
This was a successful season for my 12 year old....She really is 12.....I know....don't make that face. But it wasn’t the season of all first-place medals. This was the season of learning. Learning and learning… and then a little more learning sprinkled on top for decoration. Honestly, at one point I’m pretty sure this season looked at us and said, “Oh, y’all thought you already learned the lesson? That’s adorable.” This season came with more plot twists than a Tyler Perry fi
6 days ago5 min read
