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Back in January of 2019, my sister, Anu, encouraged us to create an ‘altar of remembrance.’ So I did. And over the past couple of months, my altar (aka- thankfulness jar) has been filling up at an alarmingly faster rate than usual. In July, my older son recovered from COVID-19. Thank you Jesus! Time to […]

My life hasn’t turned out exactly like I imagined. I didn’t go to my dream college. I scored lower on standardized tests than I would’ve liked. I tried to get into a graduate program twice before I was accepted into one. I wasn’t accepted into my first choice of post-graduate training. I didn’t get married […]

A few weeks ago, my son tested positive for Covid-19. As I sat on the floor beside his bed (in between administering breathing treatments and temperature checks), the Holy Spirit prompted me to read and study Psalm 23. It’s a familiar chapter (most of us have it memorized). It’s usually read at somber occasions…but if […]

The man peered over his glasses as he studied my face. He wanted to make sure it matched the photo in front of him. We had finally made it to the front of the long line of people returning back into the country after vacation. The process was long, but necessary. Behind us were hundreds […]

The afternoon fatigue was setting in one day at work. You know that feeling you get a couple hours after lunch? I was grateful for the few minutes I could sit down. The questions automatically came out of my mouth as I talked to the young girl in the room, and I was laser- focused […]

We are halfway through the year… Can you remember what you were doing the evening of December 31, 2019? I was at a friend’s house. We ate good (but not good for me) food, hung out then transitioned to a time of prayer, reflection and a challenge for the new year ahead.  A new decade […]

This was the day I became a parent. I had somewhat of a clue of what to expect, but almost a decade later, I can say it was very little.  And that’s my husband in the background, enjoying a burger.  Don’t think he knew, either. This past Sunday, I began to reminisce about that day […]

This is me, walking down the aisle toward something that was uncertain. I mean, I had never been married before.  In fact, I had just really gotten to know the man at the end of the aisle for less than a year.  And I was about to make a life-long commitment.  It felt a little […]

My entire pharmacy career has been within the walls of a grocery store…and girl, it sure has its perks. 24/7 access to sushi, Starbucks, and warm chocolate chip cookies. Not to mention a ginormous chip aisle and plenty of produce! My mid-shift snack options are endless!  Plus, I don’t need to make an extra stop […]

While I was driving a few weeks ago, I was overwhelmed with gratitude and praise to the Lord. No, I had not won the lottery … although that would have been nice ;) I had not even been the recipient of really great news.  Earlier that morning, I was at a medical appointment. A procedure […]