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Crazy Lady
We all have a touch of crazy lady inside us. God always brings you opportunities to practice our fruits. Man, o man I fell short of God’s glory the other day. I was not the example of patience, kindness, or self-control that we as Christian’s are called to be. So, before I jump into this story just remember that I am a work in progress so please be kind. I walk my kids to school. This is not something I get to do every day of the week, but I make the effort to at least two
Stephanie Tobola
Dec 4, 20258 min read


Love Me Better
Slowly, I feel the cold inky fingers of darkness entwine. This struggle against submission’s soft caress has me flirting with a dangerous line. You left me here. With understanding I stay safely tucked in this place of discarded things surrounded by your forgotten dreams. Each ticking of the minute hand pulses shivers of fear. Waiting, I watch as shadows creep near. Slowly, I feel the cold inky fingers of darkness entwine. This struggle against submission’s soft caress has m
Stephanie Tobola
Nov 20, 20252 min read


Reciprocation
The thing is, reciprocation is desired, but it is not required. A few weeks ago, my daughter was in the middle of math homework when she had a massive melt down. You know those meltdowns that start over something seemingly benign, like math homework, but by the end of the spiral you are in a puddle of tears because in your own head you can never do anything right, the whole world is against you, and nobody likes you. When she gets like this, I try to let her vent for a while
Stephanie Tobola
Nov 18, 20253 min read


Military Spouse
The truth is if it wasn't my husband serving it would be someone else's. My calendar has become a sort of security blanket for me. Each...
Stephanie Tobola
Sep 11, 20252 min read
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