In Your Presence is Fullness of Joy

Many of us have been there, whether it’s your child or a child entrusted to your care… that moment when separation anxiety kicks in. A child that is perfectly happy, peaceful, and smiling is instantaneously anxious, sad, and downright mad that their parent or...

Bigger Than Me!

“I’m a big girl!” are the four words that constantly come out of the mouth of my young daughter. She says these words anytime she is climbing the stairs, feeding herself, doing a puzzle, or simply trying to convince herself that she is indeed a “big girl.” Although I...

Unlocking Rest

One morning a few weeks ago, I was busy with a list of tasks to complete for my daughter, work, household, and even the dog. I felt so busy that I didn’t even have time to write down the list (anyone else been there?). In an effort to cross one more thing off my...

The Courage to Notice

A young lady, an employee at a store that I frequent, wears bracelets on both arms nearly up to her elbows. The colorful bracelets catch your eye, but when you look closely, they are intermingled with scars. One Saturday while checking out, I saw her but did not take...

Sundaes and Sandals

Stonecroft participated in a “Hooray for Heroes” event in May in Radcliffe, Kentucky (near Ft. Knox post). Many volunteers in the city of Radcliffe hold the “Heroes” festival to celebrate those who serve in the military and their families. Stonecroft set up a booth at...