This is my motto for life. In all that I do, all that I am, wherever I am… I expect to thrive! Thriving to me means living authentically and joyfully and staying hopeful no matter what my life circumstances may be. Because I know that… “suffering produces perseverance; 4 perseverance, character; and character, hope. 5 And hope does not … Continue reading
Author Archives: TheCoyoteChasingDarlene
One season ends, another begins.
These trials only test your faith to see whether or not it is strong and pure. Your faith is being tested as fire tests gold and purifies it and your faith is far more precious to the Lord than pure gold. 1 Peter 1:7 It is almost time for another transition! Two years ago this … Continue reading
Weed or Wildflower
“What makes a weed a weed and a wildflower a wildflower?” A gardening resident posed this question to me a month ago. We were checking out the garden plots at Winstel and she noticed a lot of little yellow flowers had sprung up in and around our garden. Weed? Wildflower? I haven’t been able to … Continue reading
Called to Wait
I love the Lenten season. I love the stories that are told about Jesus’ ministry- how he walked with marginalized people, preformed miracles, taught parables. I love the traditions of Mardi Gras, Ash Wednesday and all of Holy Week. But most of all I LOVE Easter Sunday! It is easily the best holiday ever. … Continue reading
Let Me Be Bird
Let me be bird Soft like a dove Striking like a Peacock Serious like a Falcon Silly as a duck Fly Flock Nest Sing Swoop That will be my five-year plan Let my greatest memories be the times spent soaring on currents Let it be a good day when the cool wind does not shake … Continue reading
Bird Watching
All the trees are blossoming All the birds have built new nests The males dance strange elaborate dances The females wait to be impressed They are all paired up Courtship. Their relationships do not seem complicated There is interest. There is waiting. There is pairing. There is survival. The next generation. Birds are direct too … Continue reading
This Post is for the Birds
It is officially Spring in Tucson, Arizona. I am once again struck with awe at how many birds exist here. Birds who are colorful- So many hummingbirds, the Kestral and the Vermilion Flycatcher. Birds who sing beautifully- Mockingbird and Verdin. Birds who run fast- Roadrunner and Curved Billed Thrasher. There are a lot of birds … Continue reading
Worn
I just need to be really honest…I feel exhausted and worn. I feel worn like a stone washed smooth by the constant crashing of waves. or (probably more precisely and less poetically) Like your oldest, most tattered pair of work jeans. The ones you wore them for so many years and patched so many times that eventually they became way … Continue reading
Finding Solace in the Stormy Days
February was one chaotic month. The cut and dry version- two of my housemates moved out suddenly for separate valid reasons. If you are aware of my living situation, then you know that much of my support comes from my housemates. They are a part of my family here in Tucson. So to have two leave without much warning really shook me … Continue reading
A Garden Tour
The Winstel Terrace Apartments’ Garden TIERRA ANITA COMPOST The Men’s Shelter Garden “Green Acres” I need to add some more recent pictures…there is more to come!! Continue reading
Expect to Thrive 