In the mid 1970’s, the Jim Hodges family rented a simple white cottage in Minden, Louisiana, from Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Fitzgerald. Little did they know at that precise moment, the Lord was orchestrating a divine friendship that would change the life of one of their daughters nearly forty years later. The Hodges family along with their two daughters, Karrie and Whitney, lived Continue Reading
Friendships that Stand the Test of Time (and Distance)
This past weekend, I was privileged to spend three days with four of THE most amazing ladies I’ve ever met. What’s interesting about this group is that we traveled from all over the US for this fun-filled weekend. What’s even MORE interesting is that I had NEVER met two of these ladies, yet they know me intimately and have been intertwined in my life and healing for the last 7 Continue Reading
A PERFECT Summer Read for You: Giddy Up Eunice by Sophie Hudson
If you guys haven’t met Sophie Hudson (aka BooMama) allow me to make a grand introduction! I first “met” Sophie when she hooked me with her book A Little Salty to Cut the Sweet: Southern Stories of Faith, Family and Fifteen Pounds of Bacon. It’s only in the last few years (after living away from the South) that I’ve truly come to appreciate all things Southern. My heart Continue Reading
The 8 Steps I Took to Overcome My Greatest Trial
Sometimes I look back on the last 7 years and can hardly believe how quickly time has flown. It’s true when they say time heals all wounds and each new day is a day further from the pain. However, when you are in the middle of a trial, it seems like the clock cannot tick fast enough. Each day is agony. Yet, here I am, healed and new! As I reflect, here are some key things Continue Reading