While talking with a friend the other day, a particular statement she said struck me with a sort of.. awakening experience. We were discussing what it means to be open and vulnerable and her statement—well, it immediately drew a fire out of me. Since I have dedicated my life to Christ, I’ve been silently studying […]
Never underestimate the power of a transition. Six and a half years ago, my husband and I found ourselves anxiously awaiting news we’d been waiting on for what felt like the longest five minutes of our lives. We were expecting our first baby. For those of you who have been there before, you know how beautiful a […]
When I was invited to be a guest blogger for one of my oldest and dearest friends, my initial reaction was joy and excitement that she’d invited me into such a sacred space. And just as those emotions settled, they were replaced with self-doubt. All the questions–you know, the ones only we ask ourselves–flooded my […]
Do you ever catch yourself day dreaming? Not just about finding the love of your life, or winning the lottery, or the day that you’ll be done paying all your student loans. But daydreaming about the person you want to become? It’s like this sensation of love for yourself kind of takes over as you envision […]
It’s sooooo hard to believe that my sweet babygirl is about to turn 6 months old, y’all!!! 6 months!! I started this series in August when she was a mere 3 months and she’s already halfway to one year now—that’s unreal!! Anyway, thanks for reading along on my journey of postpartum rediscoveries as a second-time […]
I joined a new small group earlier this month and delve right into a discussion about responding to pressure. One of the ladies in my group shared how she typically responds to pressure when going through it with someone else. She said whatever approach the other person takes on (i.e. panic or plan), she will […]
I can remember putting together puzzles as a little girl. It was one of my favorite things to do. I even enjoyed assembling the same ones over and over at times. Even though this was a favorite pastime, there were elements of it that puzzled me (pun so intended). I didn’t understand why some pieces […]
Pee on the seat cover… Smacking on his favorite snack in bed… Cutting me off mid-sentence after HE asked ME a question!?! Rushing me out of the door… Maybe these things could be super annoying in a marriage–oh wait, they are! Trust me, I know this all too well! I’ve definitely been a victim to all of […]