How long is this road dear Lord? How long is this road? With each step before me I cling to your fold. The fold of your garment, and the fold of your flock, hide me, hold me…in the cleft of your rock.
Hi, my name is Ann. I am a wife, mother, daughter, friend, and a follower of Jesus.
I am a soul on the mend. I am mending from not only “normal” loss…the kind that comes from living a few decades…but also deep searing loss…the kind of loss no parent can allow for…the loss of a child.
I have never been alone on this long journey. The One who created me, knows me and calls me by my name is my Wonderful Counselor, Prince of Peace and I entrust my healing to him. And it is through him that I have found it possible to hold both grief and joy at the same time.
I have come to realize that grief is one of the loneliest places on earth. I pray that through my writing you feel less alone, less crazy and more hopeful. You may be going through everyday trials or perhaps you have found yourself in the fight of your life…either way you are welcome here and I pray you find peace and healing.
A Tad More About Me:
I love hiking and camping with my husband Jeff, daily walks with my dog Noorvik, kickboxing, photography, writing, and having deep conversations with my adult children and with the people I love.
Activities that can drain me are vacuuming dog hair out of my car (it never truly comes out), math itself, small talk, comparing myself to others, and following detailed instructions.
I feel most secure and at rest in nature where tall trees, mountain streams, ocean tides, wide open fields allow me to breathe and pray. For me a good day starts early when the house is still dark and quiet, when I can sit down with my bible and a black cup of coffee. It is where I can still my mind and ready my heart to live another day.