by laurengroves816 | Nov 21, 2016 | 1 Thessalonians, Uncategorized
One of my favorite stress relievers is running. It started because I didn’t want my parents to out-do me in their athleticism (although the very quickly did) and now is just something I love to do to release endorphins and forget the worries of the world. I...
by laurengroves816 | Nov 16, 2016 | Our Life Together
For the first time in nearly two weeks, I am sitting on my couch once more. The reality of what my family has just endured over the last weeks–the last two years–is beginning to settle in. Most reading these words will already know our story, but I will...
by laurengroves816 | Nov 9, 2016 | Our Life Together
In the midst of this crazy day, social media is telling a lot about our human nature. There are videos of people celebrating; there are photos of people sobbing. We point fingers, we blame, we brag, and we puff up in pride. All the while, I am sitting beside the...
by laurengroves816 | Nov 7, 2016 | Hosea
This is a hard week for my family. Our days have been guided by an anxious awaiting of news we expect to be bad, and our nights have been filled with dreams of happier days. My grandfather is fighting the end stages of leukemia. On the way to the hospital early this...