by Michelle | Apr 26, 2018 | Lost & Found
It is often said that those who serve together in the military or police form a deep bond that the outside world cannot understand. These individuals are willing to sacrifice themselves in order to serve their brothers and sisters. One such soldier came to Acres for...
by Michelle | Mar 14, 2018 | Lost & Found
This is yet another testimony to the amazing, life-saving therapy of Acres for Life. Monica’s childhood was nowhere close to idyllic. Instead, it was brutal. Monica’s mother had been left on the doorstep of an orphanage as a baby. She wasn’t adopted...
by Michelle | Feb 27, 2018 | Gratitude
My little family does a lot together. My husband and I don’t typically go out much without our son. Fortunately, we enjoy many of the same things and each other. I’m usually happiest when we are together. However, from time to time my husband and I need...
by Michelle | Jan 30, 2018 | Gratitude, Uncategorized
Many years ago I purchased a wooden sign that has since hung in our living room. It reads “These are the good old days” and I knew when I saw it that those words were true. I was happily married, lived in a new house, had a decent job, and was enjoying...
by Michelle | Jan 26, 2018 | Gratitude, Uncategorized
I cried today. That isn’t terribly unusual for me. A typical day involves me tearing up at some point. The tears come easily with empathy. They come out of joy as well. I wish I could blame the onions. Today though, I didn’t just tear up, today I wept. My...
by Michelle | Jan 12, 2018 | Lost & Found, Uncategorized
Have you ever heard a story that gave you goosebumps? Have you ever struggled to make sense of something? Have you ever found a cause you felt called to support? I recently found a place where all three of these things happened. I heard stories that were the most...
by Michelle | Jan 8, 2018 | Grace, Uncategorized
It seems to be a popular thing these days to pick a word of the year. Since I have a thing for words this is a trend that I can get on board with. A few years ago, my word was stronger. Last year I chose the word still. I chose it because I felt like I needed to slow...
by Michelle | Jan 3, 2018 | Uncategorized
Dear Logan, Thank you. Not something you’ve been hearing much of in the last few days. I’ve been suspicious of you for a while now and your regrettable choice to post a vlog with a suicide victim confirmed my concerns. Like many kids, my son loves YouTube....
by Michelle | Jan 1, 2018 | Grace, Uncategorized
You know the drill. The new year approaches and you might feel compelled to jot down a few resolutions. We all want to do better, be better, live better and so resolutions seem like the thing to do. I’ve noticed that my resolutions are usually about giving up...
by Michelle | Dec 31, 2017 | Gratitude, Uncategorized
Some of my most vivid childhood memories are that of decorating for Christmas with my Grandma. I can remember the dusty smell of the Christmas boxes. I can envision the multi-colored lights reflecting off the paneling of the small living room walls. I can feel the way...
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