Morning friends, I had another big physical challenge this week. I took a three and half day pickleball intensive camp. There were 8 players in the camp along with our instructors and we played pickleball for about 8 hours a day for 3 and half days, I am so exhausted. But I have to say, […]
When Do I Give Up Hope He Will Change?
Morning friends, I have had a crazy and hard week. Pray for me to use my time wisely and to take good care of myself. Lots to do, not enough time to do it well. So pray I know what to say No to so that I am free to say Yes to the important. […]
My Trust Is Shattered, Now What?
Morning friends, I so appreciate this community and each of you. I hope we can meet someday. If any of you are attending the ERCL Conference in Dallas next week please let me know. A group of women are getting together for lunch on Saturday after the conference is over and would love for you […]
My Husband Wants To Reconcile, But I Don’t Trust Him
Morning friends, Well, I finally have a new puppy. Meet Addison, Addie for short. Someone from this blog actually told me about a breeder who had puppies, Dallas Labradoodles, and Addie is amazing, but a ton of work. I forgot what it’s like to have a new puppy. It’s just like having a baby except […]
What Scripture Supports Reconciliation When Someone Is Genuinely Repentant
Morning friends, I’m heading off to Lynchburg today to present a webinar to people helpers on “Three Common Mistakes that People Helpers Make.” Pray that my words and teaching have an impact on those listening that will equip them to be better people helpers to women in destructive marriages. Question: I did a Google search […]
I Feel Crazy. What’s Going On In My Marriage?
Morning friends, This is a long blog post so I’m not going to write much here. But let’s remember to love one another well here and give each other the benefit of the doubt. We are all at different stages of healing and we are all working on becoming a healthier version of ourselves, growing […]
My Husband Is Delusional And Controlling But I Want To Save My Marriage
Morning friend, I hope you had a wonderful day celebrating Jesus. I know holidays can be hard for many people, especially when marital relationships and family dynamics are tense or broken. But even if that’s you right now, can you take a bit of space this week just focusing on your relationship with God? Not […]
Is It Worth Trying Or Should I Run?
Morning Friends, Thank you for your kind words and prayers regarding the loss of my beloved dog Gracie. For those who knew her, she was one of a kind. She is greatly missed. But I am also very grateful that I was with her during that last week. I travel so much and was out […]
My Husband Looks At Other Women And I’m Told I’m Crazy
Morning friend, I am in route, driving across the country to Arizona. We started in Pennsylvania (where it was freezing and snowing), drove through West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Missouri, Oklahoma, (where I am right now). Then on to Texas, New Mexico and finally Arizona. We hope to arrive today just in time to celebrate […]
What’s The Difference Between True Guilt and False Guilt
Morning friends, I so appreciate this community and the faithful participants who pray for one another and regularly respond with wisdom and compassion. Thanks also for your support in my desire to keep this blog open to fresh air and other people’s perspectives. I told you a while back that I had a big life […]