If you’re reading this post and you are someone in my life, meaning someone that knows me more than as a mere acquaintance, this post is not about you. If for some reason it hits close to your heart and you think I am writing it with you in mind, I assure you I’m not.… Continue reading How are you doing in life?
I picked up Lysa Terkeurst’s book “It’s Not Supposed To Be This Way.” Not because I’m currently going through life shattering heartache or pain, but I have been there before and I have close friends and family that are there now. I picked it up because sometimes pain, difficulties, or heartache don’t need to be… Continue reading Miraculous fixes without pain
Happy 1st day of a new month! I posted this picture on my Instagram page with the message: Focus on the good, set your intentions, and do your best. My focus this month is going to be on being thoughtful. Often times it feels like we easily fall into the trap of complaining, criticizing, and… Continue reading Chapter 2 of 12
My husband’s sister shared this beautiful quote with us in a family group text that we have. It’s message so powerful and the essence of what my husband so fervently believes. What I believe too. Sometimes when I am able to find a quiet moment to take pause, I close my eyes and in my… Continue reading Change the world
I am walking our 2 year old in her stroller inwardly praying that she falls asleep so I can finally get a little break, when I begin to feel tears welling in my eyes as I talk to God. I choke back tears and whisper to Him how sorry I am for my messy parenting.… Continue reading My messy parenting
This past weekend was nothing short of amazing. I stretched myself out of my comfort zone in so many ways and that left the door of my life and heart wide open for God to design some astounding experiences for me. It was a wonderful time of connecting with others and as my friend so eloquently said “to… Continue reading Nothing good grows in comfort zones
My heart and mind have been a little overwhelmed this past week. Feelings of inadequacy, worry, and too much focus on the past and what can’t be undone. I realized I’ve been real hard on myself and a memory came to mind. I was walking our dog with our 2 year old, she was running… Continue reading We all need to celebrate the victories
Embrace who you are and the beauty you are. I can be moved to tears so easily, especially when it’s something that truly tugs at my heart. For a long time I was searching to figure out exactly who I was. And I have realized something so powerful. I am uniquely made in God’s image.… Continue reading My power
“It’s not what you look at that matters, it’s what you see” – Henry David Thoreau This is one of my favorite quotes, because it speaks to me so deeply when it comes to motherhood and parenting. I was texting with a group of my close friends just now and one of them made a… Continue reading Motherhood: Embracing life and my reality
Hello all you lovely and beautiful people out there! It’s September 1st! I have a friend that loves firsts. First days of the week. First days of the month. So of course this morning she shared this awesome picture on her social media page and the real cool thing is, I am right there with… Continue reading Motherhood: A new day a new focus
