Every Heart Deserves a Home

What a special day today is...our 3rd wedding anniversary.   But, travel back with me to March 20, 2015.   Three years ago I was getting up early to go and decorate the Garten Verein in Galveston, TX.  I was singing "Going to the Chapel" that my mom forced my bridesmaids to play on the way to the church.  I was getting my hair and make-up done my one of my  Cleveland youthies(yes I know that is not a word...that is what I called affectionately called them). I was putting on the white dress that I dreamt of wearing for years.  I was taking pictures.  I was calm, cool, and collected.  I was ready to get married.   Three years ago today Matthew was swimming.  Matthew was eating lunch with hos groomsmen fro The Original Mexican Cafe. Matthew and the groomsmen were being rushed to the church by Patrick so they weren't late(thanks P-Diddy).  Matthew was taking pictures.  Matthew was calm, cool, and col...

I stood beside a quiet lake with the Lord. I asked Him what purpose my life holds. He smiled at me and looked down. He chose a stone and threw it into the middle of the lake. The circles started small. They grew. They multiplied. Until the waves kissed the shore at every edge. “I see, Lord.” I replied. “You want me to be the lake and feed the forest around me.” “You want me to nurture any living being I can.” “You want me to supply every need to this forest of trees.” He responded with a simple shake of his head and smiled. “No, child. I want you to be the rock. Your life is but a vapor, a small moment in time. You are the rock, but your life will create waves of change.” When I decided to start this blog I started googling "Ripple Effect." I found this on Caryn Blanchard's blog  and it really spoke to me.  I have the tendency to "nurture any living being that I can."  My nature is to nurture and heal.  I like to help people...sometimes to a fault. B...