Shortly after my husband and I were married, we found out I was pregnant. As expected, we were thrilled... then things took an unimaginable twist leaving us to make an impossible decision that would stretch our hearts in ways we never could expected.

Shortly after my husband and I were married, we found out I was pregnant. As expected, we were thrilled... then things took an unimaginable twist leaving us to make an impossible decision that would stretch our hearts in ways we never could expected.

Last night I was reminded of a situation I encountered last Summer. My new neighbor, who was 8 months pregnant, went into early labor. I had to put aside any discomfort and show up in a way is never expected.

Last night I was reminded of a situation I encountered last Summer. My new neighbor, who was 8 months pregnant, went into early labor. I had to put aside any discomfort and show up in a way is never expected.

The tour busses stopped in the middle of Kentucky for lunch. The available options were places I typically never go. I took a risk, went to Bob Evans and came to the realization that our thoughts about what we consume are as important as what we actually eat.

The tour busses stopped in the middle of Kentucky for lunch. The available options were places I typically never go. I took a risk, went to Bob Evans and came to the realization that our thoughts about what we consume are as important as what we actually eat.

After 30+ years we decided its time to give our Stepdad a new title that better fits him and his role in our lives. I think we were holding off giving him a special role in our lives as a way to protect our relationship with our Dad, but in reality, we were just constructing our hearts. Where can you create new titles to expand the circle of your heart?

After 30+ years we decided its time to give our Stepdad a new title that better fits him and his role in our lives. I think we were holding off giving him a special role in our lives as a way to protect our relationship with our Dad, but in reality, we were just constructing our hearts. Where can you create new titles to expand the circle of your heart?

Joyful expectation, or future dread? Which do you choose?

Joyful expectation, or future dread? Which do you choose?