The sun is shining brightly. It does not match my mood. The spring air is warm and inviting. I want to enjoy it. To grab a rake and start on yard work. To toss the ball with my son. To just lay under the clouds and watch them roll by. Other families are starting softball... Continue Reading →
A few days after I lost the twins, a friend came over to visit with me. She spent six hours at my kitchen table talking with me, and I thanked God many times she was able to be there. While we sat together, she shared a poem about waiting. It is by far the best... Continue Reading →
I’d like to expound on my last blog by making a list of tips for managing OCD. To reiterate: I am not a therapist and I do not profess to understand all aspects of OCD. I can’t guarantee any of my experiences will help you. But, in case anyone would find this helpful, I wanted... Continue Reading →
I think the biggest question I’ve had concerning OCD is “Does it pay to fight?”. I’ve often wondered - “If I go all out in ignoring my compulsions, how much would they quiet down?” I’ve long believed the secret to fighting OCD can be boiled down to simply ignoring it, but hypocritically I’ve been too... Continue Reading →
A huge part of OCD is superstitious beliefs. Really, that’s what it boils down to when you think of all the bad feelings and “signs” which bring about compulsions. Honestly, I’ve never really thought about it much before. I mean, I know I don’t really believe in superstition, but I’m also not anxious to walk... Continue Reading →
Thank you for joining me on this OCD series! More to come! But the OCD blogs will be mingled in with other topics as well. As a conclusion to this introductory series, I wanted to share this song. I have never found a song more encouraging for OCD than this. I love it! It is not... Continue Reading →
Hi guys! Sorry this blog is a long time in coming. We went up north on a small vacation and I’ve been having some issues with my internet. But, I’m back and ready to start blogging again. 🙂 If there was only one piece of advice I could offer those struggling with OCD, it would... Continue Reading →
I find myself using the expression “living in the background” a lot when writing about OCD, so I would like to clarify what I mean by that. OCD has always been a part of my life, but when I choose to ignore the compulsions, OCD is eventually starved to the point of almost disappearing. It... Continue Reading →
Is OCD a sin? I feel like this is the most important question to ask because it determines the steps we take in reacting to OCD. Scripture is sufficient. I believe that with all of my heart, because it’s the truth. Around the time I started my OCD journaling, John MacArthur began preaching on the... Continue Reading →
What is OCD? To be completely honest, I’m not sure. I’m not so sure anyone else really knows either. If you research OCD online, you find a host of people claiming all different things. It’s a disease, a brain disorder, a mental disorder, a mix of several different things...I get the impression nobody quite knows... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 