When I bought my first Harley back in 2014, it was to dip my toes back in the water of riding. I rode a lot when I was younger but did the responsible thing as Frank and I started our journey together -- we were having our kiddos and buying our first house -- not …
Grateful…
Tuesday night I co-lead a bible study with my friend Tammy. I use co-lead loosely because really, the women in our group are equal leaders as they are participants. These women all have such a heart for God. They are all in different parts of their spiritual journey, but all open their hearts to each …
Humbled…
I survived speaking yesterday. It was raw and emotional for me, but the group was warm and receptive. I felt like I was sharing my story amongst a roomful of friends, because I was. Over the weekend, through our experiences and shared stories, we bonded and came together as one body. When we started planning …
Doubt be gone…
I'm having a moment here in the wee hours of the morning. I am speaking at the Relevant Church retreat in a few hours. Yesterday we did an amazing scripture walk where we carried stones in a small bag and cast these represented hindrances off along the way. One of my hindrances is comparison. I …
Vision Night…
Let's put this out there first -- I'm over my first, of I'm sure many, pity parties from the other night -- I'm so glad I had that pause though...it let's me know I'm right on schedule moving through the phases of grieving over this cancer thing. Last night Frank and I had the pleasure …
In a mood…
I'm in a mood tonight. Tonight I have decided I really don't like cancer. Right, like I like it any other time. But tonight I'm having a moment. I'm not looking to be cheered up, coddled, consoled. I just needed to voice it, here, on "paper", where I come to sort all things. Having cancer …
Holiday Spirit…
Kenzie and I are so excited to finally be into October. This month is the gateway to our favorite holidays! First Halloween. When we went to move and we were pairing down, Frank paired down our Halloween decor. Not that we had a lot, and not that what we had was "good". Some of it …
Halloween…
Halloween will have an entirely new meaning for me this year. That is the date I have scheduled for my surgery. I had the opportunity to meet with my surgeon yesterday. Her name is Meghan Forster and she.is.awesome. Friendly, thorough, informative, patient, and I felt like I was partnering with her from the start. As …
Lake Junaluska…
I have literally waited for this past weekend for months. When I registered I had hopes of making some new friends and gaining a little more dedicated spiritual time. I had no idea all that would transpire in the coming months and how much healing I would experience when this weekend finally came. Our church …
Shrinking Shay 