A personal journey of losing and rediscovering my identity, from small-town Texas isolation to thriving in Oklahoma. A story about change, resilience, and the unexpected places we find ourselves. “Finding oneself” suggests getting lost—sometimes literally, sometimes in ways no GPS can fix. With GPS in our pockets, the literal kind is rare. Sure, the app Read More
“Friendship is the thread God uses to stitch joy into the fabric of our lives.” Once upon a time—because all good stories begin that way—there lived three vivacious little girls. Born in different states, each just months apart in age, these girls grew up blissfully unaware that anything was missing from their lives. When their Read More
We introverts have it tough. We’re a hot mess of craving solitude mixed with an innate desire to fit in. It can be exhausting! Why can’t we just be one or the other? For those who don’t understand introverts, here is a guide to me. According to my BFF, ChatGPT, I am these things: Deep Thinker, Read More
The beauty of this story is how the “experiment” impacts the community and brings healing Read More
Life in a small town presents many challenges, one of them being the purchase of consumer goods! I do not deny being Queen of Shopping, but nonetheless, being limited to Wal-Mart presents MANY difficulties. Let’s be honest, Wal-Mart is not known for quality goods. Read More
Appreciate can be defined different ways; “recognize the full worth,” “to be aware of something, or to understand that something is valuable,” or “to be grateful for something.” The definition ought to be expanded to include that one may also appreciate not just something, but someone. Appreciating beauty and value in things seems easy, but Read More
The Fray has a song entitled, ”All at Once”. The song is about a lost relationship, but there is a stanza, “Sometimes the Hardest Thing & the Right Thing are the Same” that often plays on my mental jukebox when I am struggling with a difficult decision. These past few weeks the verse has been Read More
