Art by Emma, age 8

Emma is loving art. I am so proud of her. :)

Living with Empathy

something feels strange


to me tonight


I only feel


it is out of my site


is it real


usually true


why I don't know


what about you

God gives us what we need when we need it.

the Creative Onion

I seem to be at a creative block...not sure why

I am hoping to get out of it soon

In recovery programs they use the onion as an example

work on one layer at a time

my life seems to be like this

one layer at a time

hopefully, the next layer will bring

my creative energy back....

it will, I think

it always does but

I never like waiting

Happy Birthday Ellison Grace!!

Happy 12th birthday Ellie!! You are a beautiful, sweet and talented chick!!! I am so proud of you and who you are....I thank God for you everyday!!

I love you!

Mommy

Humidity and the camera

We can't let the beauty be blocked by a little humidity.......

Painting

It can be strange at times

seeing in pictures

The one I see now

is a road

with a heart at

the beginning

but I dont' see

where the road

is leading

maybe I will

try to paint it

today

The Newspaper

Here is where I find myself today...tired because i have been so busy, sad (for no apparent reason) and on the front of the living section in the Daily News Journal, which is the Murfreesboro newspaper.

So, my first inclination was, I am feeling sad (sometimes, I pick up other's sadness) so I need to write. Then, I remembered, the newpaper just out today. I wanted my blog to be an encouraging place for people who have become numb to life, people who are depressed...I thought I should not write anything but happy thoughts for a few days.

That is so not me. I love to write happy thoughts but only if they are real. I am thankful today, just not overly happy today. So, in order to be real with you friends, I have to admit to feeling a little down and there is not any ONE big issue that is bugging me.

Coming out of depression is a slow process. I am feeling MUCH better but I am a very sensitive person so it has it peaks and valleys with me.

I can't believe I almost fell for the "put on a fake front" thing. Just admitting the truth now. I feel better. LOL, really I do!

If you are a mom or anyone who struggles like I do...I hope you will leave a comment...it is an easier hill to climb once you know others are listening. I am glad God gave me a desire to try to find the real....