Dear Pittsburg State, I cannot believe that we have to say goodbye on Friday. I have tears in my eyes just thinking about it. What do you say to your best friend when you have to part ways? Should you simply remember that one special moment that stood out above all the rest? Or do you... Continue Reading →
Mothers make the world go round. Seriously! What would we do without our mothers? ...that's kind of a trick question - we wouldn't be here without our mothers! Moms are capable of anything and everything. Moms bring us into this world. (And of course the threat that always follows this statement, they can take us... Continue Reading →
For Lent this year, I decided to fast from Facebook. I know what you're thinking. It's easy, just log out and don't log back in until Easter. Delete the app off of your phone and it's a piece of cake. Very cliché Abbey, very cliché. Except I didn't delete the app. I wanted the temptation... Continue Reading →
In the past few months, my friends have kindly pointed out to me that I tend to speak "Twitter." Basically, they're saying that I add random #hashtags to the ends of my sentences. #forrealthough Most commonly, I've been using #thestruggle for just about every situation and circumstance in my life. Sometimes I even use it... Continue Reading →
I am human. You are human. We are both humans. Humans sin. They fall short; they miss the mark. We fall into the traps of the world: lust, adultery, addiction, drugs, stealing, lying, cheating, gossiping, etc. We make poor choices. We do things that we know are wrong. We disobey. We choose worldly ways over... Continue Reading →
This weekend marked my last time at WOW as a CCYM leader. I was privileged to share the stage and host with Tanner, a remarkable leader. This year left me emotional. Knowing that I would never have an experience quite as great at this saddened me. But I am looking forward to what my younger... Continue Reading →
~ "We shall never forget. We shall keep this day. We shall keep the events and the tears in our minds, our memory and our hearts, and take them with us as we carry on." Ten years ago, something happened that would change everything. Some know exactly what they were doing that day; where they... Continue Reading →
A friend of mine recently posted a video on Facebook of the 2011 commencement address at Northwestern by Stephen Colbert. In his address, Colbert makes the statement, "In my experience, you will truly serve only what you love because service is love made visible." What words of wisdom.. This phrase is very true, if you... Continue Reading →
Today Brody and I got to meet Bev's entire family! It was an exciting day. We went to Arris' for pizza then to Zott's for ice cream. On our way to Zott's, we had the joy of listening to Bev's youngest grandchild, Cameron, sing praises to God. It was such a joy and blessing! How... Continue Reading →
"Light, light, light up the sky, You light up the sky to show me you are with me. I, I, I can't deny, oh I can't deny that You are right here with me. You've opened my eyes so I can see You all around me. Light, light, light up the sky, light up the... Continue Reading →
Adventures with Abbey Jo 