prison family journey

After my son was arrested, I shared our situation with a trusted colleague. She told me over and over, “Shonda, remember to be kind to yourself.” Each time she said that, I said, “Okay.” But I didn’t know what to do to be kind to myself. I am a wife and a mother. I’m busy taking care of my husband and son. I’m busy volunteering at the sports field, working in the concession stand, running errands, etc. After some years,…

Recognized for the Good

What do you think of when you think about Moses? Some common thoughts may be … He led the Israelites out of Egypt. He parted the Red Sea. He wrote the first five books of the Bible. The Lord gave him the Ten Commandments. Yes, we remember Moses for the great things he accomplished in his life. Moses is recognized as a man of great faith (Hebrews 11:23-29). Moses’ testimony is so powerful, especially when you know all of it.…

Be Kind to Yourself

Recognized for the Good