She had left her body about an hour earlier. Twelve of us stood around her hospital bed, hands clasped, lips forming the words to Amazing Grace. Scriptures read, stories shared, tears shed. It was one of the most sacred experiences of my life. ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————- I had unknowingly entered a sacred sisterhood. A band of… Continue Reading
Category Archives: friendship
Dreams need cheerleaders {a God sized dreams post}
She was my grandmother’s best friend for their entire adult lives. And Monday God called her home. Too soon. I am sad for her family. For her grandbabies. For her husband. For my grandmother. For her clients. and, I’m sad for me. Kaye always made sure to tell me she was proud of me. Even… Continue Reading
About that extra 21st chromosome
Today is World Down Syndrome Day. Just typing that makes me smile. My life has been blessed by knowing several people with an extra 21st chromosome. Each one has brought joy to my life, especially Shawn. Shawn has taught me A LOT in the three years I’ve known him. Like the joy of turning up… Continue Reading
January Friendships~ A God Sized Dream Post
January. If it wasn’t for my birthday and NFL play-off games, it would probably be my least favorite month of the year. Here in West Virginia, it is cold, the trees are bare, the grass is dead and did I mention it’s cold? January is one of those months when I want to curl up… Continue Reading
When You Need a Real Life Friend
Today, I had a medical procedure that caused me immense anxiety. I asked for prayer on Facebook and was touched by all those that responded. But, I needed more than the reassurance that someone, somewhere was praying for me. I needed someone to look me in the eye, tell me to calm myself down and to pray… Continue Reading
Why I’m Not Sending Out Christmas Cards this Year
By now, the cards have usually been ordered, signed, addressed, stamped and mailed. The Christmas cards, that is. For fifteen straight Christmases I haven’t missed a year. This year, I just can’t bring myself to do it. There’s a lot of reasons but mostly, I want to see, touch and love my people–my family and… Continue Reading
God is amazing (in)RL!
I have prayed for weeks that God would bring the women He desired to the local (in)RL meet-up I hosted today. There were more than 1300 women at 400+ meet-ups across the globe and it was such an honor to be a teeny tiny part of a God glorifying community of women. Can you imagine… Continue Reading
Doing Real Life Together
Last night, Shayla was in the ER {she has severe bronchitis and a urinary tract infection}. It was late {or early, depending on how you look at it} and I was bored. I took an Insta.gram picture with my iPhone and it posted to Facebook. Within seconds, she was being prayed for. By my friends… Continue Reading
He Heard Hannah~ A True Story by a Dear Friend
UPDATED: The two winners of a copy of He Heard Hannah are Jamie R. and Carla Raley. Please email me your mailing address to kmelissasmallwood@gmail.com. If I do not hear from the winners in 48 hours, another will be chosen. Thank you all for entering and be sure to buy the book, it is well… Continue Reading
Real Community, Real Life
For most of my life, I have been a pretty closed off person. Of course, I appeared to be friendly and open. If you invited me to your Pampered Chef party, I came (and I bought something). I took my kids to playgroups and cub scouts and fraternized with the other moms. I took my… Continue Reading