I’m sitting here in Blair, NE writing this. I’m in Nebraska for a wedding and took the opportunity to see some friends as well. I took a moment to reflect on the last year. This week marks one year since I made the biggest and most important decision of my life to date. I quit…
Read moreWhy I Gave up Christianity
Before you label me a heretic, hear me out. I was raised in a Christian home. I went to church on Sundays and awanas/youth group on Wednesdays. I participated in youth rallies, retreats, conferences, mission’s trips, and camps. When I was younger I attended vacation bible schools and when I grew older I worked at…
Read more15 “things” from the matriarch
I originally posted this on “Tales of the Matriarch” in mid-August 2014. When writing this the first time, I had no idea I only had days left in this life with her. I have revisited this post and decided to repost on my personal page.Numbers 1-12 are from the original post. I have added some.Enjoy…
Read moreOver the river and through the woods….
Over the River and through the woods… As my time in my grandmother’s home draws to an end, I must stop and reflect of the time spent here. I have lived here since April of last year. However, I’m not just talking about that time. I’m talking about my entire life. When I was growing…
Read moreNo Life Experience
In the past six months, I have been told several times that I “don’t have enough life experience.” Every time I am very frustrated by that statement every time I hear it. When that is said it makes you feel boring and about an inch tall. I want to somehow prove them wrong for myself….
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