When I was little, one of my favorite Disney shows was Winnie the Pooh. To this day, his voice makes me smile, and one little quote from Pooh and Christopher Robin has stuck with me. “You’re braver than you believe, stronger than you seem, and smarter than you think.” These words of affirmation are so simple and speak so much… View Post
We have all experienced darkness. It’s a natural part of life’s rhythm. When the sun begins to go down, the light fades, and instead of the sun shining, the moon and stars begin to show their brightness. I love how God created night; even when it is time to rest, He provides light. He never intended us to live in… View Post
Do you have moments in your mind that shine brighter than any other thought or memory? Maybe a favorite birthday or vacation that, when it comes up, you beam with excitement and have stories to share. I have several I could share, and no matter how embarrassing they may be or how telling they are about how awkward I was,… View Post
When I was nine years old, I accepted Jesus as my personal Lord in my life, and so often, I get the question, “Why do you follow Jesus, especially with your disability?” When I hear that question, it makes me think of more than a response that fits the question and what they may expect; instead, I sometimes have to… View Post
Hello EmbracedBravery Friends!It’s been quite a journey for me, dear EmbracedBravery Friends. After my last post, ‘Identifying Blooming,’ in April, life took me on a whirlwind. From moving to a new house to diving headfirst into a new job that kept me busy coordinating a kids’ camp and a weekly Friday Night service at my church, it’s been a rollercoaster…. View Post
