The trial of Larry Nassar, the ex-USA Gymnastics team doctor, has inspired me to want to update my victim impact statement. I have loved the way Judge Rosemarie Aquilina has presided over this case. She has enabled the victims of Larry Nassar to have a voice. A voice that was listened to, heard, and validated.…
Finding My Voice
It Hurts My Heart
Something happened yesterday that just hurt my heart. I found out that my oldest (who I will refer to as Kay) has been getting bullied in school for about a week, and this is only the second week of school. This student has been threatening my child by saying things like: she would shoot my…
Stress Dreams
My kids are starting their summer break, and next month is going to be very busy for us. We have lots of things planned for June. Ah, stress! You guessed it; stress dreams are happening. Stress dreams tend to stress me out; which leads to more stress dreams. Don’t you just love how that cycle…
Faith And Church: Part 2-Troubled Church
It’s been a long time since I have faithfully been in church; I’m finding it so hard to trust pastors. The church organization I talked about earlier…the more you get into the organization the more you are expected to blindly follow everything they tell you. It seems like most churches have some level of degree…
Faith And Church: Part 1-Troubled Faith
My faith, while it may have taken a big hit, is still intact. I still believe God to be the great healer and redeemer that He has shown Himself to be in my life. I have just been struggling with the way certain things are phrased. I’ve been struggling with the way those phrases cause…