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Ready to Float

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 26, 2025 • Leave a Comment

I'm going to do my level best to CHOOSE to float on those wings of faith I mentioned, to glide along unburdened by fear. (You know, it occurred to me just now, in this moment, that in 2024, I placed great emphasis on The Evolution I...

Rambling Updates

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 23, 2025 • Leave a Comment

I'll be coming into battle next Friday covered in armor and backed by a force that can't be beat. We have ourselves a new surgery date and a new countdown.

I’ll catch up…eventually.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 12, 2025 • Leave a Comment

Like a turtle stuck on his back, I can't really move, so I stare and count the minutes. I play this word game whereby I take a short word like "bowl" and come up with five words that begin with each letter.

Today, we rallied.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 11, 2025 • Leave a Comment

We are all tired, but our house is in so much better shape. It was nice to spend time together tonight free of junk piles, random Christmas decor, and dog tumbleweeds.

I was happy today.

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 10, 2025 • Leave a Comment

I should never wish, never hope, never worry. My God shall supply all my needs according to His riches in glory. He does indeed, without question, and without fail. You can watch Him work!

Messy, Recital Planning & Expectations (Get down on it!)

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 8, 2025 • Leave a Comment

Y'all, learn this with me. Learn from this crappy brain tumor situation that you can let yourself go, resign yourself to the hard times you're going through, and just ride the shitty wave. What do they say? Those who matter don't mind,...

Weak, Salmonella, Dogs & Snow

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 7, 2025 • Leave a Comment

I'm not going to tell you...well, read it for yourself...

Grace & Dignity: It’s Hard But I’m Trying

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 6, 2025 • Leave a Comment

"And, please...lift me up in my effort toward grace and dignity. When I'm struggling, it's easy to forget. It's easy to plunge into the hole of self-pity and self-doubt. I have been there for a day or two, but I don't want to be."

“Things I Never Thought Would Happen” for $1000, Alex

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 5, 2025 • Leave a Comment

"Maybe I'm learning to never say "never". Maybe I'm learning that I'm good at jumping into action when something happens suddenly to someone else, but I also better be ready when something suddenly happens to ME. Maybe I'm learning about finding courage inside myself that...

Mind the Gap: Thanks for Praying

In Stories & Reflections • by Amanda Herring, Writer, January 5, 2025 • Leave a Comment

"I'll just say that anybody who says they are praying for anybody else but actually never does or has no intention of it deserves itchy mosquito bites. There. Not sorry."