Category Archives: My Journey & Story

Day 18 :: Pumpkin Pecan Scones & Needing to Be Still

  Last night as I stared at my screen to finish up Day 17 on INFPs & ENFPs, all I wanted to do was cry & pour out my heart of what I’m dealing with.  I did not want to write about Myers-Briggs (I know shock!).  I wanted to talk about how hard it isContinue reading “Day 18 :: Pumpkin Pecan Scones & Needing to Be Still”

A Time to Grieve, A Time to Dance

  Last Sunday at the end of the church service, the song was this: You have turned my mourning into dancing You have turned my sorrow into joy You have turned my mourning into dancing You have turned my sorrow into joy How do you sing a song when you are mourning? I can sing those words knowingContinue reading “A Time to Grieve, A Time to Dance”

Ebb & Flow of Tears

  I’ve been overwhelmed with messages, sweet emails, & warm hugs communicating…”You are not alone.” I wrote in Facebook status the other day, “the ebb & flow of grief. One moment life is carefree & the next tears. I’m reminded that sadness is okay & so are tears. I don’t need to be fixed orContinue reading “Ebb & Flow of Tears”

Growing Doesn’t Always Mean Visible

 Today has been a hard day.  Actually this week has been beyond difficult, more like tumultuous.  I saw at the Gypsy Mama’s 5 minute Friday the word, “Growing.” With all of the recent events, “growing” seemed to be just the word to use to write on what has happened.     I’ve been fortunate toContinue reading “Growing Doesn’t Always Mean Visible”

The Lies of Fear. The Truths of Life.

  As we sat around the table one evening, Ben brought up the question, “So, what do you think about having another kid?”  My heart did that murmur wave.  You know.  Half excited about the possibility of adding more life to our table, our home.  And completely nervous about going through all of it again.Continue reading “The Lies of Fear. The Truths of Life.”

Introduction to Myers-Briggs

  We were getting shoes on our kids, while Talia said very matter of fact, “Kamille, you should charge $15 & do a Saturday workshop!”   “A workshop on what?,” I gingerly inquired.  “A Myers-Briggs workshop.  It doesn’t have to be very formal. You can speak & print up some handouts,” she responded very non-nonchalantly,Continue reading “Introduction to Myers-Briggs”

Cultivating the Hearts of the Young

   There I was with the sun shining in on me. Buckled in the green Ford next to my dad, while the truck bed was filled with gifts. Driving along the interstate until we encroached upon our exit. The little town was not like ones I had been to before. It was run down &Continue reading “Cultivating the Hearts of the Young”

Father Wounds Lay Deep (Part Five)

  There I was standing across from my husband to be, in the old church sanctuary.  Palms sweating with what seemed the hottest June day we’d seen in years.  Rehearsing what would follow in 24 hours.  Our pastor went through the mechanics of who stands where, when vows would be spoken & how he wouldContinue reading “Father Wounds Lay Deep (Part Five)”

What Makes Me a Good Mama

What makes me a good mother? Have you asked yourself that question before?  Or have you felt the shame & guilt creeping in.  The images of the “bad” mother.  You look into those little eyes and wonder how you could have been so harsh.  You stamp FAILURE on yourself.  Quickly trying to put the piecesContinue reading “What Makes Me a Good Mama”