Kara's Collection: Spring Tickle

Kara's Collection: Spring Tickle

from an article originally posted February 9, 2015...

Today spring slipped out of our winter wanderlust and made us want to cut and paste things. We dusted off the hammock for a ride and pushed the wheelchair around the neighborhood. Neighbors outside enjoy the winter break. Balls were being passed, garage floors were swept, and the breeze refreshed the hearts of anyone willing to breath deeply. The sun is too delicious not to enjoy. It was an infectious kind of day.

Kara's Collection: Deal Bountifully With Me

Kara's Collection: Deal Bountifully With Me

from an article originally posted January 30, 2015...

Carl comes regularly and encourages our entire household. He has been reading through Psalm 119 with me. I want to constantly make him stop and re-read the abundant beauty found in this robust Psalm. It’s simply packed full of the grace I need. If you are struggling- I highly suggest spending a season in this Psalm- one small section at a time.

Kara's Collection: Some Days

Kara's Collection: Some Days

from an article originally posted January 28, 2015...

Some days are for getting through. I never liked those days, but they happen and they are a reality. Today, I met my hospice doctor for the first time. He was lovely, and I vomited in front of him for good measure and over-sharing through bodily function. It was lovely.

Kara's Collection: No Goodbyes ~ Guest Post by Jonna McMahon

Kara's Collection: No Goodbyes ~ Guest Post by Jonna McMahon

from an article originally posted January 23, 2015...

Two and a half years ago my younger sister called me and told me she and been diagnosed with breast cancer.  I cried, I cried, I cried, she softly said "Jonna I am sorry." I said "why are you telling me you are sorry?"  She responded, "because it made you sad". She then went on to tell me that she was not afraid to go home to Jesus.

Kara's Collection: Dreaming Large

Kara's Collection: Dreaming Large

from an article originally posted January 21, 2015...

So many of you big hearted loves have been trying to love me a beach experience. In a flippant way, a few weeks ago I said on Instagram that I wanted to go to the beach, which I do.

I’m here to say-  I’m going to keep dreaming large. I’m working with my hospice team to do exactly that- get to the beach with my people. It may be a far off goal, it may never happen, but it’s good for my heart to hope for it.