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Continue reading →: Hold OnI looked down at my 6 lb 9 oz baby and was overcome with joy. The baby that we had prayed over and planned for was finally here. As I gazed into his blue eyes, a thought crossed my mind. “What if you accidentally drop him?” This caused me to…
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Continue reading →: Better BerriesWe walked along the worn path, beaten into a visible line by our beloved cows making their daily rounds over the land. We were taking in the warm sunshine and looking for leaves, bugs, and fish around the pond. There’s a magical place behind the water where Grey likes to…
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Continue reading →: Re:I hit send on yet another email, re: in the title. A quick Google search informs us that the letters re mean “in the matter of; about; concerning”. It is often used alone, as in email. But is also used as a prefix where it means “once more; afresh; anew;…
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Continue reading →: Dollar Store DistractionsYall. Grey has a new obsession – Dollar General. If you’ve noticed I haven’t posted anything lately, it’s because I have been running ragged between work, kids, birthdays, and …many trips to Dollar General. With my toddlers in tow, we run in, grab what we need, and inevitably wind up…
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Continue reading →: Lost in TranslationI couldn’t make the words make sense. I racked my brain trying to conjure another solution. She was crying and in obvious pain, but my long-forgotten Spanish failed to bridge the language barrier. We clumsily communicated in single words and lots of “Ummm” and “How do you say…” I made…
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Continue reading →: It’s fine. I’m fine. Everything’s fine.With the candles blown out and tucked away in the draw until next year’s birthday, I set about my evening routine before bed. Only this time, I noticed the faintest wrinkle as I removed my carefully placed makeup. I let go of my initial urge to panic and spiral into…
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Continue reading →: RedirectionI packed my heaviest winter coat. I refolded my fleece-lined leggings and threw in another set of thermals. I checked the weather again on my phone, fingers crossed the storm would have dissipated. Alas, another wave of ice and snow would be pouring out soon. Resigned, we made the decision…
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Continue reading →: Broken records, banjos, and the Bible
I have something new for you guys today. Salty but sweet is expanding… We just launched our podcast!! We are not sure exactly where we are headed with it, but follow along with us wherever you listen to podcasts! Let me know what you think and what topics you’d like…
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Continue reading →: Junctures in JerichoI stood outside my car with the rain continuing to pour all around me. My feet were in wet socks from wading through a puddle this morning. My hair was slicked back into a stiff bun after getting caught in the storm while assisting one of my patients into her…
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Continue reading →: StillCan y’all believe we are still dealing with this pandemic? When it started unfolding, I think we were all disillusioned in thinking this too shall pass…in a timely manner. Yet we are still waiting. For resolution. For normalcy. For predictability. But what I’m still hearing is “I’m _____.” Tired. Overwhelmed.…






