In the face of long-term physical suffering and the unpredictableness that a life of chronic illness and disease brings with it, how do you handle the reality of dreams and desires maybe never coming to fruition? What do you do with unfulfilled hopes and longings? Oh friend, I know this deep ache, this grief, the longings of a heart with…
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Unfulfilled Dreams & Desires
Don’t Let The Waves Crush: Learning To Embrace Them
I’m a Washington-born girl–yay for the good ol’ PNW! Most of my growing up years I lived just a few miles away from the ocean, if not mere blocks away. It’s in my blood and bones, if you will. My brothers and I spent a good chunk of our time during the 9-14 ages walking down to the ferry terminal…
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Top Used Tools in my Painting Studio
You know how you have those favorite tools in your kitchen that are your go-to items? And when you’re in someone else’s kitchen you’re at a loss as to how in the world they even begin to function without those things? That’s how I am with my watercolor painting tools in my studio. How do people SURVIVE without these things?…
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Challenge to Myself: How Joyful Can My Dependence Look?
Can you really be truly joyful while having severe chronic pain? Is your joy REAL or is it just…a show? Can happiness be a thing while facing a debilitating progressive disease? I think so, yes! “When we arrive at the end of our own strength it is not defeat, but the start of tapping in to God’s boundless resources. It…
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Basic Watercolor Supplies For Beginners
Start scrolling the art section of Pinterest or Instagram and you’ll quickly find yourself bombarded with alllllll the brands of paint, all the paintbrushes, all the kinds and sizes and textures and weights of paper. So many things. So many options. *twitch* Where does one start? I’m glad you asked! I have a few of the basics that I started…
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