It’s been several weeks since I’ve written a piece and I apologize for taking such a long hiatus.  I’ve been dealing with personal issues close to my heart but I felt that it was important for me to check in. While I can’t share specifics due to privacy issues, it’s safe to say that it’s been a very challenging couple of months but one that is stretching my faith and personal growth. Through it all, I’m learning to focus on life’s goodness and my various other “projects”.  Which, for me, hasn’t been as easy as it sounds.

I’m sure people will read this and think “that’s so obviously simple… so what!”  The truth is, it’s not that simplistic because if it were, there would be more balance in our lives, less stress, and a measure of peace.  Lately, I’ve felt so encapsulated by the barrage of life’s events that I…