As you may know, I now have a cat. I don’t think she realizes that. Monica, our new kitten, has been residing under the couch. We’ve had her now for 9 days and she only comes out at night. If we want to pet her, we need to stretch our arms as far as we…
Category: Mental Health
So, This Happened
I always hated cats. Stuck up, prideful animals. I grew up with dogs. My best friend growing up was a collie, Charlie. He was pretty much my only friend. We would go on long walks and talk for hours. We had to put him down after he became really sick. I swear I could hear…
Even the Dark is not Dark for You
After 2 glorious weeks in Jerusalem – sunny every day, not a single cloud in the sky, and temperatures in the upper 80s to low 90s (my kind of weather) – we came home to clouds, rain, and temps in the low 60s. I struggle with mild depression – SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder) which compounds…
90 Day Lock Up
90 days are a roller coaster, seem like forever, and feel like lock-up. When I discerned out of 20 years of youth ministry, my spiritual director gave me guidelines to follow: No official ministry or job for one year giving me time to heal and learn to listen to the Lord. Find a hobby, discover…



