Live a Meaningful Life

While in Florida, Johnny and I revisited every aspect of our lives together. One part we revisited was the time we were apart, and he went to serve at FBC in Lafayette, Louisiana as a youth minister. When he talks about that time, one family always stands out. He wanted to go and tell them thanks for the investment they made in his life. So, we headed that way!  On the way, we made a stop in South MS and visited with Dusty Rogers and his family; Brent was snoozing! We went for a quick walk at the National Seashore Park and walked through the visitor center. I can't believe I didn't take any pictures of his sweet girls, Dylan and Reese.   Do you see the gator? 2-9-20 We spent the night in Slidell, Louisiana. The next morning we spent the day in New Orleans. The boys had been when they were younger (2011) and neither had any memory of it! We were there for an entire week! As a matter of fact, it was the place that started our magnet wall--I get a magn...

Panama City Beach--Laketown Wharf-- January 8-February 9, 2020 Overwhelmed, overflowing, exploding with joy, yearning, excited, expectant yet content...About a month and a half ago God started refining some things in our lives and the result has been one of the most beautiful things I have ever experienced. Painful and risky at times for sure... I think one of my biggest reminders is the strength that vulnerability can create. When we take a risk and open up about things it can loosen/break chains. Chains that lock in shame, guilt, and boxes that hold old, familiar messages that like to creep in and hold you captive. Johnny asked me a question over a month ago that immediately made me feel every bit of shame I think I have felt my entire life. Immediately I was sick...do I tell him the truth? I had never spoke it to anyone...ever. Could he handle it? Would it haunt him the way it does me? Was there a need for him to carry that burden? My default was to do what I had been condition...