I still trust You Jesus

October 22, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

The Lord met me in my hour of pain.He showed up when I had to will myself to breathe. I was ministering to a homeless camp. The power of God was beginning to move in my life in tangible ways.And then in an instant, I felt searing pain.Deep loss. Overwhelming feelings of fear and vulnerability. […]

Hurricane Ian and Cabana City

October 14, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

“Cabana City” is the neighborhood I grew up in. We weathered lots of hurricanes in our small home. The neighborhood is just a block in from the river and we would flood often. I remember helping my mom cut carpet out of our home more than once. But we never experienced more than a few […]

Hurricane Update Day 8: Every Day gets a Little Better

October 7, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a brand new day. A fresh new start. A new day to rise and thank Jesus for the very breath in our lungs. I am not sure when I will stop the hurricane updates. Maybe when we have power again. Or when the National Guard exits. Or when school resumes. Maybe […]

Hurricane Update Day 7: Hope and Recovery

October 6, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a brand new day. A fresh new start. And all things can be restored. Everything we surrender over to God, He will touch and renew and redeem. Everything we let go of and release unto Him, He will faithfully do a creative work in it. Pain in your soul, offer it […]

Hurricane Update Day #6 Treasures in the Mud

October 5, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a brand new day. A fresh new start. We serve a God of power. A God who still moves in mighty, miraculous ways! I have seen, heard, and experienced God’s amazing provision and goodness even through this devastating hurricane. Jesus preached of another kingdom. Jesus preached of an eternal Kingdom. Jesus […]

Hurricane Update Day 5: A drive around the city

October 4, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a brand new day. A fresh new start. For days now I’ve tried to write something profound or deeply revelatory. All I seem to be able to muster up is these daily journal type posts. It’s all I currently have, so I will continue until something new flows. Day 5 was […]

Hurricane Update Day 4: A different view of the storm

October 3, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a new day! A fresh new start! I started Day 4 talking to one of my best friends who is one of the people who leads our 911 dispatch. She was leaving work for the first time since the day BEFORE the hurricane. She spent Tuesday to Sunday at the police […]

Hurricane Update #3: National Guard has Arrived

October 2, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a brand new day. A fresh new start. Today, the National Guard arrived and set up distribution centers for ice, water, and supplies. We’ve been unable to get ice, so we tried to get in line at one of the distribution sites. The line was 1.2 miles long and after waiting […]

What’s it Like in Florida During and Post Hurricane Ian?

September 30, 2022.Reading time 16 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a brand new day. A fresh new start. A new day to flee into your Papa’s Arms, bury your face in His chest, and let Him take care of your every need. He can fill you up with peace, security, strength, and every need can be met through Him. He’s the […]

Summer Adventures: Georgia Mountains Day 1

June 14, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

Good Morning Gorgeous, It’s a brand new day. A fresh new start. A new day to rise and enjoy the day set before you. Each new day is a day to be enjoyed and cherished. Even with all the twisty turns and even struggles, each day is unique and has treasures within it. Last year […]