Heartbreak to Strength Blog
Helping you find hope, joy, and purpose in your unexpected storms. Friend, I cannot promise that life will be storm-free, but I can promise that God will be faithful in the middle of the storm. He was for me, and I know He will for you. My prayer is that you will find encouragement and hope each week through my Heartbreak to Strength blog.
Finding Strength Through God’s Word
It had been six painful years since my discovery day. The day my heart was broken and life as I knew it was over—my husband was leading a double life. Instead of an anticipated trip to the city zoo with my family, I took a trip to zombie land, instead. It’s how I felt as…
Are you Growing Seeds or Weeds in your Garden?
I could not believe how fast they emerged. Sprouting up out of nowhere, these unwanted plants invaded my flowerbed. Along with the healthy plants, this spring and summer also brought along some large weeds. Left unattended,…
Finding Strength in the Middle of the Storm
The diagnosis The dark cloud of cancer rolled in quickly and without warning. Dad’s appetite had shifted from grazing at a buffet to nibbling on some pretzels and a few drops of potato soup. Comments…
Hope3 for the Hurting Heart
“Why am I discouraged? Why is my heart so sad? I will put my hope in God! I will praise him again- my Savior and my God.” Psalm 42: 5, Psalm 42:11, Psalm 43:5 Have…
Rest & Reflect
The view was breathtaking. As my boys and I hiked to the top of Inspiration Point last week, the blue water of Jenny Lake reflected the most stunning scenery. I just sat there mesmerized by…
Yet I Will Rejoice
Yet I Will Rejoice: Our Adoption Journey by Rachel Schelb Deciding To Adopt I was never sure I wanted to have children. With my experiences as a child, it seemed scary and unwise. However, because…
Rwanda, We Remember!
Her words touched my heart. As she shared her story, her eyes revealed years of struggle and hardship. A survivor of the genocide. A single mom of 3 kids. A woman fighting HIV+. Her frail,…
Kintsugi: Redefining Brokenness
Have you ever had your heart shattered into a million pieces? Has life taken an unexpected turn and left you holding the broken pieces? What if the brokenness you are experiencing right now is the…
Another Big Transition
Looking through pictures over the last 18 years has been therapeutic for my momma heart. The first day of Kindergarten, the school plays, the field trips to the Trabuco Science School, the jog-a-thon, and walk…
Finding Victory Over Defeat
By the time I received my official diagnosis, the news didn’t come as a surprise. But, the first time a doctor mentioned the word “neuropathy” was a completely different story. After a year of visiting…