Omg! I can't imagine a better novel to kick of the year. I couldn't put it down! Such a great sister book that had me laughing, crying and soul searching. Who would go hiking/camping for many days without an experienced guide? Two total opposite sisters who've held resentment against each other for many years. Their … Continue reading All That We Carried: Book Review
Such a tender novel that brought me to tears throughout the whole book! I was moved by the rawness of humanity and the satisfactory ending. What does an abandoned baby in the woods have in common with the homeless man that found her? A story about belonging. Bravo Amanda Cox for bringing the topics of … Continue reading Beautiful Debut
Last weekend one of my aunts, Mom's sister, passed away. The burial is often the hardest part and my mom fell apart in her sorrow for a while. Later that day when I was leaving my parents' house she walked me out and exclaimed, "Look at this flower! I've been waiting for it to bloom … Continue reading Hope
On Wednesday, I was admitted to the hospital because I started bleeding. I can't describe how scared we were when I lost the biggest blood clot of my life. Robert and I clungged to each and sobbed as we feared the worst.We were relieved when we saw baby Veronica still kicking with a strong heartbeat … Continue reading Checking In ❤️
Update: I'm home! Thank you all for your prayers. I'll be on bedrest until the doctor thinks baby Veronica can handle my hustling 😉.I appreciate every prayer and everyone that reached out to us, during this time. God is good!! My family is expecting baby Veronica in June ❤️. Veronica Jessy Alvarado I'd like to … Continue reading Prayers
I hope everyone had a blessed day! 🦃 ❤️
Joanna Davidson Politano fills my heart with warmth with another beautiful novel. The great mystery of Finding Lady Enderly twisted with tender romance had me hooked to the end. I love that identity is addressed in this book. It's easy to feel lost in this world, especially when the unexpected happens. More than once, I've wondered … Continue reading Finding Lady Enderly
Wow, this book is amazing and written by a heart that has swam in sorrow and somehow survived. Niki offers hope as she demonstrates how to 'live through pain and not just get through pain.' Although her journey of being diagnosed with cancer six weeks after loosing her sister to cancer, may not be the … Continue reading Breathe Again
Happy Sunday! It seems like an eternity since I've shared posts by blogger friends. Of course I'm not as active as Once Upon A Time ;). In May I posted about fighting Mr. Funk and I appreciate the prayers, support, and emails many of you sent. You make this community awesome 💕. That being said … Continue reading Sunday Selections
I hope everyone is doing well and started this week on the right foot. Thank you to everyone who swung by in my absence last week 😉. Self doubt has visited my heart lately. I'd reach in vain for a lifeline to keep from being dragged into a pit of isolation. After grasping the thin … Continue reading Fighting Mr. Funk
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