One night several weeks ago, I went to bed with the distinct thought of how easy it would be for a flame to spark and start a fire (and how hard it would be to get me out of the… Continue reading

I feel so alone. The tears seem to come far too easily this afternoon.  I just want to eat lunch with my family. I just want to chew and swallow and enjoy the fresh tamales. I just want to talk with… Continue reading

Upon discharge (5/23/22), after 8 days in the hospital, I drove the electric wheelchair through the lobby at UAMS (University of Arkansas Medical Center) as the evening sun shone in through the large windows.  Cool air hit my face. I… Continue reading

As far as a possible improvement in my ALS symptoms, I can’t say that I have anything positive to report. In fact, the opposite is true. Every day, it seems that we are experiencing “new normals” in our home.  It… Continue reading

                           And He said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. 2 Corinthians 12:9 Back in August 2021, our… Continue reading

For part of my growing up years we lived in Panama City, Florida where my dad was pastoring. My mom instilled in me a love for the ocean surf and would walk with us along the shore in “free abandon”… Continue reading

Sometimes I struggle with what to write about in my blog. In this one I thought to vulnerably share from my journal some of the struggles and things the Lord has been teaching me in the “night seasons” this week.… Continue reading

TO HEAR ABOUT FUTURE BLOGS AND UPDATES FOLLOW ON:  “MOUNTING WITH WINGS” FACEBOOK PAGE https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100073335840407 Soon after my diagnosis with ALS in October 2019 I received a text from a friend that said: “I know God can use this trial,… Continue reading

A couple months ago Nathan, Micah, and I climbed Pinnacle Mountain near Little Rock. I had been there once before hiking on the East Summit Trail with a few family and friends several years ago, before ALS. We scrambled up… Continue reading

I am beginning to experience more challenges communicating with people and I don’t like it! I have always enjoyed contributing to conversations and talking to people. My husband always tells people that I am the one who can communicate what… Continue reading