Lisa Arms
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Jun 08
Back Patio Reminders
Capturing Thoughts & Holding onto Hope This morning’s quiet time on the back patio was anything but quiet in the traditional sense — the dogs were running around visiting their furry friends, the breeze was moving just enough, and yet… there was a stillness in my soul. In that stillness, I heard God whisper:“Just be. …
May 14
Celebrating Mother’s Day
The exciting time of celebrating all things mom is fast approaching. I am so excited to celebrate the powerful influence that mom’s have on our lives – all the things they do to love us and help shape us into the incredible adults we become. My mom led by example and not only had a …
Apr 29
National Infertility Week
Today marks the end of National Infertility Week … and this year it hit hard. I don’t share my journey of never having children often, but after a lot of tears this week it seemed appropriate. Thad and I dreamt of having a big family and had so many plans … we started trying pretty …
Mar 29
Spring is my Favorite
A Lesson from the Crape Myrtle Spring is my favorite season — it feels like life itself is waking up again. Right outside our front door stands a crape myrtle that reminds me, year after year, that growth is always possible. Every spring, I watch it come back to life, and every spring, it fills …
Dec 26
Brand New Me
Hidden Gems: Uncovering Blessings and Lessons in Unexpected Places Life’s a wild ride, full of twists and turns, and sometimes the most profound blessings and life lessons come from the most unexpected places. Who knew this journey would continue down a bumpy and treacherous road … and who knew how many lessons God had waiting …
Sep 30
Holy Shit – What happened?
The Will to Overcome: Finding Strength in the Midst of a Medical Extravaganza I have no idea what words will come in sharing what the past couple months have been. I went in for a fairly standard, even simple back surgery … and today I am sitting in total disbelief of what transpired. My body …
Jul 26
Weathering the Storm
Embracing the Emotional Journey of Emergency Back Surgery Howdy, friends! Let’s take a moment to dive into the rollercoaster of emotions that come with facing emergency back surgery. It’s a journey that tests our resilience, shakes our composure, and ultimately reveals the incredible strength we carry within us. The doctor’s appointment announcing that surgery is …
Jun 06
Perseverance Personified
Moving In and Making It Happen: Finishing Our New Build, Completing Our Home Accessibility Changes all while avoiding Back Surgery Hey y’all, let’s chat about the true grit it takes to persevere through what feels like a never-ending to-do list, especially when it comes to creating the home of your dreams. Imagine this: you’re on …
Mar 30
Adventures With New Neuro Fun
Navigating New Terrain: Cerebellar Brain Bleed and Daily Life Life can change in the blink of an eye, and for those who experience a cerebellar brain bleed, the shift in daily living can be profound and challenging. The cerebellum, known as the “little brain,” may be small, but it plays a massive role in our …
Mar 02
Road Trip
Feb 2019 The sale of the house is getting to be a bit much and so it is time for us to get away! We’ve been talking about a massive road trip for quite a while – and decided that it is time now! We’ve had some great conversations with my Aunt Dian and Uncle …