Finding JOY in the journey
Hi friends. It’s been a while since we’ve connected. I had a tough summer that included the illness and passing of my mother-in-law, followed by a tough autumn that included too many sports, too much overschedule and a kid with a broken collarbone. But I’m on the mend and wanted to check in and let you know that I’m… Read More
I’m not gonna sugarcoat it: I’ve just been through some of the worst weeks of my life. This past month really sucked. I suffered the worst panic attack of my life while on vacation with my family, only to find out two days later that my mother-in-law had taken a turn for the worse. She didn’t recover, and we said… Read More
If you’ve been married for more than a minute, today’s “Tell Me More Tuesday” is one that will resonate with you…and tug at your heartstrings. My dear friend Jill Odell shares her story of finding her relationship with her husband at a roadblock that had been created over time, and the vulnerable lane-change she decided to make to keep moving… Read More
One of the important things I’ve learned during this time of change and uncertainty is that it’s important to recognize and celebrate my own milestones, rather than expecting others to notice and comment on them. Today, I turn 41. As hard as it is for me, it’s time for a little self-love. And if you’re also finding yourself still standing… Read More
Some people who read Paige’s story might have strong opinions regarding the issues that she so bravely addresses in this guest post. I ask in advance that everyone in our community read her story with a tender heart, and that all comments regarding this post and her journey remain committed to that tenderness. In this week’s “Tell Me More Tuesday,”… Read More
It’s “Tell Me More Tuesday” and I am so excited to introduce you to today’s guest blogger, Shelley Lowery! God used a Facebook “For Sale” posting to bring me to Shelley Lowery, which affirms for the millionth time that God knows my heart and He knows my Facebook habits. He knew that we needed to meet, and though the vehicle… Read More
Welcome to our first “Tell Me More Tuesday,” featuring real women in our Changing Lanes community who are bravely moving forward in ways they never imagined. If you’ve got a story to share with our readers, shoot me an email at changinglanes@gmail.com, I’d love to hear it! I am so excited to introduce you to Jennifer Whitmer. Our paths crossed… Read More
It’s been six months since I walked away from my steady job. Six months of trying to figure out what I was supposed to be doing, where God was leading me, if God leading me is even a thing, and how we were going to continue to keep the lights on and the fridge stocked at home. I have been… Read More
For years, I’ve looked at meditation as an excuse to be lazy. I mean, you just SIT there and say that it’s productive time? All the nopes from me. Plus, I can’t slow my mind down for 3 seconds, let alone 15 minutes. However, after my “closet moment†I knew that I needed to be open to new things and… Read More
As a born “do-er,” this verse has always annoyed me, much in the same way that I don’t like it when Jesus tells Martha (the original hostess with the most-ess) to slow her roll and savor the moment in the middle of the big party she was throwing for JC and friends. “Worker bees” thrive on consistency, order and–most importantly–action…. Read More
