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When Pride Whispers, Innocence Suffers

September 13, 2025 by Becky

The news of Charlie Kirk’s murder stopped me in my tracks. I can’t wrap my head around how a person could make the decision to take another human life. To

Home and Hearth Southern Living

Pumpkins, Plaids and Porches

September 12, 2025 by Becky

Turning grief into gratitude, one pumpkin at a time Maybe it’s the grief, or maybe it’s just my heart craving comfort — but as soon as I got back home,

Personal

Year 51 Around the Sun

September 11, 2025 by Becky

51 Today Yes, I share a birthday with one of the hardest days in American history — but it’s still my birthday. And honestly, I was destined to be a

Family Grieving

Laying Both Men to Rest

September 10, 2025 by Becky

Part 5 On Tuesday, at his service, I stood and read the eulogy I had written. It was the only way I knew to honor both men — the one

Family Grieving

The Final Watch

September 10, 2025 by Becky

Part 4 Dad passed on Saturday, August 23, 2025 — the day before his 80th birthday. He wanted to make it to 80 so badly, and he was stubborn enough

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When Chains Fell, We Remained

September 9, 2025 by Becky

Part 3 On our last trip, my husband and I listened to Derek Prince’s book on prayer. It talked about surrender. So when I walked into dad’s house, I sat

Family Grieving

Stolen Years, Impossible Ask

September 9, 2025 by Becky

Part 2 Anger burned in me—not just at what he did, but at how it all ended up. Here in his final stage of life, he wasn’t surrounded by family.

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When the Days Felt Like Forever

September 8, 2025 by Becky

Just a quick note—my blog will cover all kinds of things as time goes on, but right now this is where life has me. The past few months have been

Personal

She Knows My Crazy and Still Answers My Calls

August 19, 2025 by Becky

Being Known Who really knows you? The real you—the unpolished, authentic, no-hiding version? Do you have someone who has your back unconditionally? Someone you can bring both the good and

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Keeping a History with God.

August 14, 2025 by Becky

Prayer. As a Christian and Jesus follower, it’s something we all know we should be doing. But so many aren’t. I mean we know the answer is “Jesus” but we