I woke up to the sound of sirens deafening, bright lights shining, I was breathing in an oxygen mask, and the most gorgeous men I had...

It was the morning of May 5th, 1988, and the bustling about the “mansion home”, as we called it, was filled with joy and anticipation. I...

The rhythmic clatter of the steel train wheels came to an abrupt stop, jolting each passenger forward slightly, and then back. They all...

I know you’re thinking of the action packed 2016 Emily Blunt thriller, but let’s reset your focus as you join me in reading a story about...

Ecclesiastes 3 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a...

They say there are no words to express the grief we feel after the tragic loss of a loved one, but the truth is there are actually too...

What’s in a name? Well, a lot of things. Meaning, purpose, identity. Your name is who you are. It was the one thing that was given to you...

When the dust settles all I hear is silence. The music has stopped playing. The laughter is gone, the smiles have disappeared. The sky...

There isn't much I'm afraid of in this world. Even in the worst of circumstances, even in the scariest of moments, even in the rock...

Four Months ago, today. My heart was ripped from my chest and shattered into a million pieces. So many regrets, so many of the phrases...

Warning: contains sensitive material that may cause water droplets to fall from your eyes. This post is not for the faint of heart. Read...

It’s been 6 weeks since our world lost it’s shining light. Without Shyra, the days are dark and the nights are restless. There’s a lonely...

When I heard about my little sister’s diagnosis, I quit my job. Cancer isn’t meant to be fought alone. I took a risk. A risk that was...

Butterfly Wings You carried yourself with grace, And chose a smile for your face. All the vibrant colors you would wear, And many up-do’s...

Yesterday was beautiful. The love from all those that cared for Shyra, was so precious to experience together in person and virtually....

It was like an out of body experience. I know I was there. But it didn’t feel like me. I want to be okay, but I am not. This pain is...

We know that due to Shyra’s unexpected passing, not all family and friends can make it to her celebration of life ceremony. Venture...

We all grieve in different ways. But one thing my mama and I have in common is that we process our grief through writing. The following...

Two weeks ago this morning, my sweet Shyra‘s prayers were finally answered. They weren’t answered in the way I had hoped. My hopes were...

** May 29th, 11am ** ** Venture Church ** ** 777 Santa Fe Drive ** ** Encinitas CA 92024 ** If you plan to be at the Memorial, would you...