Simply Sunshine

Life doesn’t have to be perfect to be beautiful…that what this beautiful little sign said, that Janee had given me several years ago. I hold onto that, especially now. You were an angel here on earth but now gained your wings for Heaven. Jesus met you at those gates with arms wide open. Welcoming you Home, where you are free from all pain and sadness. Doesn’t stop the tears from falling and wishing I could see those sweet, sparkling eyes again. Hear your words of wisdom and y

We all have things in our lives that we wish we did differently or hadn’t done at all. I, personally, look back and wish I didn’t let fear control and stunt my growth as a person. I wish I could go back in time and tell myself to let myself experience life a bit more. But there are definitely things I’m happy I didn’t do. I wouldn’t be the person I am today. Probably wouldn’t know the people I know and adore today. I wouldn’t change that for the world. In my late 20’

A lot of my life I have spent “waiting”…waiting for the next big thing. Something that will make me excited or “happier”. What does it mean to be happy? Where do we get it from? These are the questions we should always ask ourselves. It’s ok to be excited and to romanticize th little moments in life that make your heart flutter. That’s the point. Looking at what is right in front of me. In front of you. When I read my devotionals at night, the same theme seems to happen in ev

For most of my life, I thought my deep feelings would make me drown. Normally, laying on my shoulder for all to see. Made me feel different. Made me ashamed. It felt like I couldn’t hide and sometimes I wanted to. Little did I know that my sensitivity was my super power. From the depths of my soul, I have passion. Passion to see others smile, feel the lyrics of a song, feel deeply for others’ joys or sorrows, love pretty skies, standing for what I believe in. If you’re an emp

It’s easy to claim that I will be strong and courageous. But actually doing it? Some days, easier said than done. On the days I don’t feel as strong or feel like I can even lift my head, I breathe. I pray. I take in the world around me. Maybe we really are not meant to be strong all the time. Think about it. If we were always able to stand tall then we wouldn’t know the beauty of seeing our own strength. The strength it takes to rise again. The very moments that define our li

A story of letting go. A story of constant metamorphosis. Isn’t that the point though? How life works? Constantly riding the highs and...

So human to want things we don’t have. But it blinds us. Beauty is all around me. I have changed the lense to one of being present. I...

You look in the mirror and see all the ways you don’t measure up. Constantly beating yourself up and then getting back up again. Loving...

The lightening crashes in my mind. I let it be the beat I dance to as the drops hit my face. The ground gets muddy and I lose my...

Though it seems complex to some A woman’s heart just has a lot of depth Layers of passion Strong but sensitive Waiting to be heard...

When we think about freedom, it can come in different forms. It depends on what perspective we have. Freedoms from debt, anxiety, health...

Life can be a lot. It’s overwhelming and you just want to curl up in a ball. Not deal with it and wait for it all to just go away. ...

You can’t help but have those moments in life that things do not seem fair or you feel stuck. We get so focused on what we have not...

I have had this idea my whole life that taking care of myself was just not it. Take care of others, even when my well was dry. My heart...

When I think of leaving a legacy, my mind can automatically think of a type of stressful job. Like how far you make it in a career,...

You fall down. You get back up again. Sometimes it can take a lot of struggling, effort, and time but it’s worth it. If we want to live...

Don't wait for things to get better. Be grateful for the now. Look for the beauty in what is in front of you. The grass isn't always...

Growing up can be scary. Turning 30 can be scary. The fear of losing my youthfulness and not being fun or interesting. But who said that?...

Life is a journey. You hear that being said a lot but it's very true. It's a journey full of love, laughter, tears, excitement, shock,...

I wear a smile often. That's probably why they call me Sunshine. I love to smile. It can brighten up someone's day and that, in return,...