When I look back at my spiritual walk, I can recall some very defining moments. Those moments that brought me into a deeper and more intimate relationship with God. You might be thinking those moments came about when I was reading the Bible, listening to a sermon, through meditation or prayer but they weren't. It wasn't until recently, in hindsight, that I even acknowledge the importance of these moments. I describe these defining moments as, “Joyfully Sacrificing My Flesh (Selfishness) for this Insignificant Task with little Appreciation.” I’m sorry about the long definition but it has ... Read the Post
The Twine
For a long time, I believed that God was able to show His power tangibly to people but just not to me. I had come to the conclusion that I wasn't on His radar, but I was totally okay with experiencing His power vicariously through others. One day I was taking my 3 small children around our neighborhood for a walk. My 4 and 6 year old were slowly riding their bikes, and I was pulling my 2 year old in a red wagon. I had to be very careful because our neighborhood does not have sidewalks, so we all had to use the street. After about 20 minutes, my older 2 kids starting crying because their ... Read the Post
Guardian Angel
Waiting outside for my husband to start a four mile race, I hear a small voice say, “Do you remember me?” I look at the small dark-haired young lady and can’t recall her face. “No.” I say, “I can’t place you.” She proceeds to remind me that she was one of the several Intensive Care Nurses that took care of me at the University Hospital in San Antonio after a major car wreck that nearly took my life. Even though it had been a little over a year ago, my eyes filled up with tears. I don’t remember her face due to all the pain and medication I was on at the time, but I remember her ... Read the Post
Held
I work as a Medical Social Worker for Driscoll Children’s Hospital in the Neonate Intensive Care Unit (NICU). Like all jobs, mine involves tasks that are extremely challenging. One of the most challenging tasks is that I have to be present and assist with all infant deaths that occur in the NICU. This task has become increasingly more challenging since I became pregnant six months ago. There are no magic words that I can say to stop the parents’ pain and suffering. As I sit with them, I question why God would bless a family with a baby only to take him away three weeks later. It seems ... Read the Post
Never Give In, But Never Give Up!
After reading a Bible study lesson, I started to reflect on my troublesome-teen years and how my mother never gave up on me. I made poor decision after poor decision, and she stayed by my side through it all. This got me thinking about my own son and what I would do if faced with the same awful circumstances my mom faced years ago. What would I do if I had to watch my son make horrible life decisions and he was about to experience their ugly consequences? My HEART would tell the “Compassionate Mom” in me to swoop down and save him before he felt the bitter sting of these consequences. My ... Read the Post