by ajewell | Nov 27, 2020 | Encouragment, Faith, Family and Friends, Mental Health
Well, today is THAT DAY….or is it? As I sit here deep breathing, for reasons more than I would like, my thoughts are a bit troubled. Traditional Thanksgiving is now upon us and yet, nothing seems traditional. More than that, even fewer people are giving thanks. I...
by ajewell | Nov 8, 2020 | Encouragment, Foster Care/Adoption, Foster love
It’s that time of the year again. That time where awareness is lingering over us; the thoughts are there; the need is urgent; everyone is influenced. And as we have sat in awe of the turmoil before, today is the day we are called to the shift of...
by ajewell | Sep 10, 2020 | Encouragment, Family and Friends, Foster love, Mental Health
Dear COVID, I QUIT! I know, I never formally, started, willingly under you, yet you seemed to have been consuming my time anyway. I want to declare, with nothing less than a clear and conscious declaration that I quit! I quit being submissive to your...
by ajewell | Apr 30, 2020 | Encouragment, Faith, Family and Friends, Foster Care/Adoption, Foster love, Mental Health
McCy-Dees, pretty please!!!! Don’t get me wrong, I love eating at home. Really, nothing can beat those homemade noodles with soft, savory made-from-scratch- bread and hand-battered chicken of which only grandma holds the recipe. But I also miss the savory,...
by ajewell | Mar 28, 2020 | Encouragment, Faith, Foster love, Mental Health
I went for a jog today. It was a fresh, misty, slightly-chilly day. My favorite! It always feels great to walk outside for fresh air and open space where the only sound I hear is the beautiful tone of music I have singing in my ears. However,...
by ajewell | Mar 20, 2020 | Encouragment, Faith, Family and Friends, Foster love, Mental Health
Whatever it is that you are feeling, thinking, fearing, hating, or loving I want to offer you a reassurance in the fight towards resilience by saying–it is okay! We all need to hear this. May we all read it, speak it, share it, believe it. Together...
