Black Hearse
A sleek black hearse idled in front of me. Pouring rain. I could barely see. The reality of death, yet disbelief in its reality, rested in my heart. At sixteen I never imagined that I would be here. I sat in …
Embracing Pain
…Accepting pain. Even embracing it… For me, pregnancy brought on this concept, and it keeps coming to my mind over the last several months over and over again. First trimester nauseousness, puking, and stretching aches. Second trimester pregnancy gingivitis, arms falling …
Influencing a Life | One Woman’s Impact on Mine
As a teenager, all that separated my family’s house from my grandmas was a large neighborhood where I used to take runs and walks quite frequently. One warm, sunny summer afternoon, I remember walking to grandma’s house for a visit. …
Fears of a First-Time MOM
Fear is an emotion that I actually didn’t think of having (or think of wrestling with much) when it came to starting a family. I love children! I purposely spend time with them. I have excitedly dreamed, even before I was …
God’s Perspective ~ Your Value
“What is the price of five sparrows—two copper coins? Yet God does not forget a single one of them. And the very hairs on your head are all numbered. So don’t be afraid; you are more valuable to God than …
The Fun Box: Creating Memorable Moments
A few years ago I had the idea of creating a special box for the kids in my life. At that time I was not married and definitely did not have kids of my own, but I was around kids …
A Full Spice Cabinet: 15 Seasonings To Start With
My husband and I recently moved from a small one-bedroom apartment to a two-bedroom to make room for our little boy coming in the spring (his arrival is becoming even more of a reality!). To my mom’s surprise, as she …
A Magical Wedding
ANDREW & SUSANNA ~ February 20th, 2015 Friday morning, February, 20th, 2015, arrived for me with a house full of girls, ones I was delighted would be by my side for the rest of the day. The wedding ceremony wasn’t …
Our LOVE Story (Part 1)
Hang on! Our love story is a little different. I look back and still think it’s a little crazy how Andrew so suddenly came into my life and swept me off my feet, but it is so sweet and beautiful …
The Extraordinary Adventure
Have you noticed that among the ordinary, sometimes hum-drum mundane moments of life are tucked some extraordinary ones? Cuddles with your little one, your team winning the game, romance, starting an exciting new venture, graduating, something someone speaks into your …