What happened? I wondered. The doctor walked in and smiled.“You’re finally awake. You collapsed from exhaustion. Your body completely shut down—your energy source dried out.” That’s when it hit me. I had been feeding everyone…except myself. Dear Diary, I finally understand. I was Martha—busy, devoted, serving with the best intentions.But I forgot to be Mary. […]
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Dear Diary, Eager!Anxious!!Excited!!! Those were the three words beating in my chest this morning. Today was the day.The day I had prepared for, labored for, lost sleep over. The grand opening of D’ Vine Restaurant. Guests streamed in—one after another—laughter filling the room, heels clicking on polished floors, children tugging at their parents’ hands. And
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You smiled and threw your head back—I knew again that you had heard every word in my thoughts. I turned back to look at the demons, they glared at me with their reddish-purplish eyes, staring me down from head to toe. Every hair on my body stood up. How could I chase these things away?
I was shaking profusely in my room, as demons tormented my thought and body. Out of desperation, I prayed, pleading for God to make it stop. Suddenly, I saw a bright light, like a burning star, entering my room. As it drew close, it grew brighter. I began to tremble uncontrollably. I was already seated