Happy Mother’s Day
This poem from Amy at the Messy Middle was recited at my brother’s church this morning. It was incredibly special and touched several places in my heart. While it’s been a tough stretch since last Mother’s Day, I’ve seen God’s hand at work in so many places and spaces. His grace has truly been sufficient, [...]
Rules of the road
Alabama sucks at being a bicycle-friendly place to live. I’m not basing that on opinion as it’s now a fact. I typically ride three times a week, with two of those either before work or after. Most of the time, drivers are kind and courteous, as aware of me as I am of them. Occasionally [...]
Feels like yesterday
I am blessed to have people in my life I can go to with anything — my parents, my friends, my family. But the girls you see below — these girls are my lifeline. I’m not sure I’d be here today without them. I’ve called these women friends since meeting them at a diabetic camp [...]
The birds and the bees
I learned a new lesson about the birds and the bees on a ride this week I must share, though it’s probably not what you might think… I set out on a short ride with the intention of increasing my base speed and cycling more efficiently. As I turned onto a local country road, a [...]
Long and winding road
I set out last week for a 90-minute ride. It wasn’t supposed to be anything spectacular, just another ride. The only difference I could foresee was the fantastic 70-degree temperatures warming my arms and legs as I pedaled. I tend to follow the same route on my 60-to-90-minute rides. Instead of turning right onto Morris [...]
Back in the saddle
I haven’t written much lately, and sadly, I haven’t read much in those weeks either. I feel terribly self-absorbed and clueless as to what’s been going on. Forgive me. I needed some time to process my trip and really pray about what comes next. It’s been an exciting time, and I can’t wait to see [...]
The people.
More than the food. More than the sites and the new experiences. More than anything else on the trip, I enjoyed the people. I have no doubt some of these new friends will be in my life for many years to come. In most cases, there was a language barrier, making it difficult to have [...]
The beauty.
I grew up outdoors — well, not actually in the woods with the bears, but my family camped and hiked, fished and hunted. As an adult, I see God’s beauty more through nature than any other way. Breathtaking views remind me of creation and how His hand crafted everything beautiful laid out before me. The [...]
The food.
I love food. Cooking is one of my favorite hobbies, and I enjoy trying different foods and recipes. Few things make me happier than the grocery store, I scout out restaurants when I travel and I could spend hours (and hundreds of dollars) in a kitchen store. Even if you don’t know me personally, you [...]
The scare.
Thanks for being patient with me while I recovered from my trip. Jet lag took more out of me than I expected, but I have finally caught up on sleep. I went to Tennessee to pick up my pups last weekend and man, did I sure miss them. It was one of the best weekends [...]
Home.
We made it home last night around 6:30 p.m., though my luggage didn’t make the same trip. (It’s expected to arrive later today.) I fell into my bed around 9 p.m. and woke up around noon today. After a giant Americano from Starbucks, I’m still yawning incessantly. My mind is anything but tired as so [...]
Be infectious.
Hi friends. I have such a gem for you today from my dear friend Sue Duffield. Sue is a singer and entertainer based in Nashville and she, too, is one of my very favorite people. Sue travels on a regular basis and often posts a “Drive-by Devotion” on her blog. They are short, sweet and [...]
Made it!
Hi friends. We made it to our final destination! It is a beautiful place, and I can’t believe I’m really here. My blood sugars ran a little high on the flight, but I had zero problems. I switched my pump to the current time, and so far, everything has been fairly smooth. I underestimated the [...]
Packing list
I have lots of favorites. Favorite books. Favorite songs. Favorite films. But I also have lots of favorite people, and Jeff Mather is one of them! I first met Jeff and his wife Lisa at Simonpalooza. (Well, actually, I met Jeff on Twitter, then I met him in real life.) It was his humor and [...]
