I'm the kind of person that looks both ways on a one way street. I look both ways when my light turns green before pulling off at an intersection. It's safe to say that trust is something that I lack in a big way. It's no wonder, then, that I have a hard time handing …
The Risk
Describe a risk you took that you do not regret. Sometimes in life we are presented with a moment in time, like a still photograph that preserves the life of its subject, wherein we must be willing to put aside all logic. Logic is a captor and sometimes its poison to the adventurous soul. To …
Why Not?
There are going to be some folks who are in shock when they get to Heaven. There will be people there they never would’ve imagined. People who don’t look like them, maybe people who didn’t even act the way they thought they should act. But that’s the miracle of Jesus. He loves regardless. And so …
Revive Yourself
Being introspective is not for the faint of heart. If we’re doing a good job of it, we have to be able to look at all the parts of ourselves. And, then be willing to call ourselves out on the things that no longer serve us well. Lately, I’ve found myself hoping and praying for …
If Not for CeCe Winans
Over the last fourteen months I've been on a journey. A journey to find my healing, to find my peace, and to find my purpose. I am not ready to tell my entire story and I'm not sure I will ever be ready to share that part of my life with the world. But, I …
Cats O’Plenty
Mama is feeling so much better than last night. I can tell because her breathing is not like Puff the Magic Dragon on crack. Last night, it was pretty messed up. But I can also tell because she is telling everyone that comes in the room stories and tall tales of days gone by. Thanks …
Fragility
I’m sitting in a hospital room listening to the whizzing noise of a bi-pap machine. The room smells clean and sterile, and the air is cool. I hear voices in the hallway and carts rolling by with nurses hurrying to take care of their patients. The seconds on the clock tick slowly by and the …
The Air We Breathe
I don’t think about breathing. It’s just something that I do. Because air is invisible, I just assume it will always be there. But what about when it’s not? Mama is having a heart procedure today because her heart has decided to jump out of rhythm. They’ve got to shock it back in regular sinus …
Authenticity
I sometimes struggle with my authenticity. Let’s be honest, I am really weird. I have a twisted sense of humor, I cuss a LOT, I love to laugh, and I love a good bourbon. I love Jesus, I love to make things with my hands, and I would LOVE to learn how to do woodwork. …
Restless
Recently being sick I had some long restless nights. I couldn’t find a comfortable sleeping position to save my life. It didn’t stop me from tossing and turning in hopes that I could find the rest I so desperately sought. At times, I would find myself walking through the house simply hoping to have some …
Messpot Diaries 