Thanksgiving is a gorgeous holiday. I love that we have a day dedicated to feasting, celebrating, and belonging with the people we love! Togetherness, warmth, gratitude, and pumpkin pie. I love it.

Yet, Thanksgiving also magnifies what’s missing. It can be filled with sadness and longing. The empty chair at the table—a reminder of lost loved ones, broken relationships, or missed connections—can weigh heavily on our hearts. Whether you’ve lost a dear one, are living far from family, or have chosen boundaries that keep you from old traditions, this time of year can amplify feelings of emptiness.

What do we do when Thanksgiving has empty chairs? An empty table? An empty home? An aching heart?

"It's October!" My kiddo squealed. "I'm so excited about Halloween!" And here we go again... Halloween. Nothing holds greater power to make good friends bitter enemies than Halloween.

I've had glasses since I was 15 but I've not really worn them. They never seemed right. Some days they seemed ok. But on most days, I could see better without them. And life went on.

Hello hot topic: Politics in America. Hot. Topic. Is your FB feed full of political posts, jokes, memes, rants? Mine sure is. They make me laugh, cry, and feel crazy.

“We have all prayed and prayed for healing. That should be enough…” I couldn’t help but cry.

My Shepherd is Jehovah Rapha, the Lord our Healer (Ex 15). But, as of today, He has not yet healed me.