It seems like a lifetime ago that I held this tiny baby girl of mine in my arms for the very first time. For her, […]
NON-FICTION
I began writing several years ago blogging as a way to record and process my life. I believe in living life out loud, so I invited others into my journey. My writing topics cover the issues that many of us face in life such as relationships, work, and faith. Life can be messy and hard, so I’m not afraid to touch on topics like mental health and the never-ending process of grief and loss in this fallen world. As difficult as this world can be at times, there is so much joy and beauty to be found even in the brokenness. My hope is to help others find hope and humor on their own journey.
I Started a Diet This Week. Here's What I Lost:
Like many middle aged women, my body weight has begun the slow ascent up the number line, which seems to be the complete opposite direction […]
Speak Out on Our Immigration Policy
Typically, I post on my blog once a week. This week, I decided that I could either spend time writing a post or spend my […]
Laughing Is the Best Medicine
In 2013 When our 14 year old son was visiting Kenya and preparing to fly home alone using the unaccompanied minors program, the international terminal […]
Her Teens Rise Up and Call Her #Blessed
I don’t want to brag, but I have totally nailed this part of Proverbs 31. Seriously, I have 3 teenagers under my roof right now, […]
How to Plan a Road Trip
Step 1: Determine the length of your trip. How many days will you have? Do you have a week? Two weeks? Consider whatever length of […]
You Won't Want This Hard Thing Back
To those of you going through a really hard time, maybe parenting, or caring for an aging parent, or being single and wishing you weren’t, […]
Letter to My American Honey
Free as a weed Couldn’t wait to get goin’ But wasn’t quite ready to leave. “American Honey” by Lady Antebellum Letter to my American Honey, […]
Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: 10 Tips for Repurposing Leftovers
I love to cook, but I’m also busy and tired. This means that I want to make dinner, but I also want it done quickly. […]
Getting my MRS. Degree
I went to college to get my BA and my MRS. Degrees. I don’t know if anyone still talks about this, but back in the […]
Surviving the Natural Disaster Known as Parenting
Everyone has heard stories of people who have fallen in love after surviving a traumatic ordeal together. These romantic dramas make for great books and […]
Stumbling into the Truth of Being a Godly Woman
A few years back, I resolved to strengthen the spiritual disciplines in my life. I desired to be more consistent in my quiet times, deepen […]
A Brother is Born for Adversity
A Friend loves at all times and a brother is born for adversity. – Proverbs 17:17 A man of many companions may come to ruin, […]
