Shoshana's Garden

I wanted to title this Shavuot, but thought that it might scare some people off. Many are celebrating Pentecost this weekend. Guess what, Pentecost originated from Shavuot. I'm excited to celebrate with my kids today! I actually wrote this years ago, but when I read it this morning it was so applicable for me today that I copied and pasted it. Waiting... I'm kind of in that place right now and it isn't always easy. Waiting… Shavuot… Pentecost… What do these things have in com

This week has been interesting... As a mom of adult children I'm learning how to let go of what I used to be able to control. Not an easy task. Things at work added to the thought process of control as well. What do I need to "let be" and believe that it will be okay? Questions I'm pondering this morning... I'm learning how to let go in other areas too. Trying to realize that being in control is not always positive. Learning how to "be" is one of the most important life skill

Time... People used to tell me that time went faster the older you got and I didn't believe them. Now I do. It is so hard for me to imagine that we are already almost half way through 2026. Seriously - where has the year gone? There are days I wish time would stand still. There are more days that I am thankful things keep moving forward. It's just that now things seem to be more - trying to think of the right word as I sit here typing - discombobulated then they used to be. M

I realize that title is an odd one. I've been trying to find one word to keep things simple, and today - that is all that came to my mind. And the reason it came to my mind is because "sometimes" you just have to do things even when it doesn't make sense. This past week I had another birthday. While I was hanging out with my girls it came up that they were planning to do a 5k walk/run on Saturday morning. They asked if I wanted to join them and my immediate response was, "no

We all have something. we count on... There are many times we "count the days" until an important event. We know and believe that something special is going to happen. Did you know that there is a time between Passover and "Pentecost" (I put that in quotes because I like to refer to it as Shavuot) that is counted? The Jewish people were instructed by God to count seven weeks after the first day of Passover, so the 50th day from Passover. These weeks were a time to thank God f

Tonight, according to the current Jewish calendar, Passover begins. I am thankful for a small church that has said they would like to host a Seder meal, so I am headed to Fremont, IN later today to lead a Seder dinner. I am excited to make this happen! Passover is one of the first "Jewish Feasts" I was introduced too. It is one most Christians know about because it is mentioned that Jesus participated in one before he was taken before Pilot. The question is, do they really un

As many of you know, my journey the past 10 years or so was filled with lots of pain, questions and survival. When I was able to remove myself (5 years ago) from the surroundings that were causing me so much stress, the focus was on healing. What does Rose need to do to heal? I have done counseling. I have friends I vent with, cry with, and laugh with. I have journaled (still do). I listen to music (all genres). I walk. I feel stronger and more myself than I did 5 years ago.

I started writing this a long time ago. Like several years ago. I don't know that I ever posted or shared it. I guess even if I did, if it is relevant for me again, it might be for someone else too. There have been days lately where I have struggled with feeling alone. I know I'm not and yet... the battle in my mind is real. With those thoughts running around in my head, I went back to the thoughts below. I needed to remind myself of them. Lonely vs Alone… I know we have all

I know I have not written in awhile. Even this morning my mind is filled with thoughts, but not knowing how to clearly share them. I know my ideas are often controversial. I don't like "stirring the pot." It just happens. The time change and "lost sleep" messes with me too. So, here are my rambling thoughts today, but the teaching I share at the end brought my thoughts together. I hope they do the same for you. Stuff... War again. I know many people dislike war and the pain i

The other day I was reading something and it mentioned that the person had realized that the things they had learned in "Christianity" were not what was actually part of the early gatherings of believers. That got my head spinning with different thoughts again. I realize that this post may be offensive to some. I am not trying to stir the pot; I am simply bringing up the idea that maybe what we have been taught was a counterfeit, and because we have heard and seen it for so l