Writing prompt challenge 1
My youngest daughter had surgery last week. We are still going through the recovery process, so I spend most of my day keeping up with her pain meds and making her comfortable. This means that I have not kept on top of the writing prompt really well the last few...
We need your help
If you are not familiar with Not Alone, I encourage you to hop on over and take a look. I am humbled and honored to be a part of the team behind Not Alone. We have only been a round for a couple of months, and already I have been incredible blessed and encouraged by...
Reflections of the year past
The year is coming to an end, a flame of time that gently flickers in the night with reflections of the year past. It was a hard year, really hard. But in the midst of a trying year there were plentiful moments of joy, love, and encouragement. These are the five most...
My Christmas ornaments tell a story
There was a time I was against Christmas trees. Really. At that particular time, the Christmas tree (or not having a Christmas tree) seemed to be the expected thing to do at our church. That year I refused to put up a Christmas tree convinced it was an evil pagan...
Ten things I am thankful for
Thanksgiving…what a great time to count my blessings. Here are ten things I am thankful for. 1. I am thankful for my husband, my best friend, my confidante. A man I respect, admire, and trust. I know I was lucky he chose me. He is my number one cheerleader as I...
Ellen Stumbo writes and speaks about finding beauty in brokenness with gritty honesty and openness. She's passionate about sharing the real – sometimes beautiful and sometimes ugly – aspects of faith, parenting, special needs, and adoption. Ellen’s writing has appeared on Focus on the Family, LifeWay, MomSense, Not Alone, Mamapedia and the Huffington Post.