Two years ago, I was preparing to welcome a new life into the world. My due date was April 9th—Easter Sunday. The timing alone felt like a divine appointment after going through a season of grief. As I walked through that pregnancy, I kept reflecting on the significance of Easter: resurrection, ...
Jesus Loves You (and He Hears You!)
"Jesus Loves You."Those three little words, whispered from a tiny voice, stopped me in my tracks this morning. Sweet little Colter was standing at the hallway gate – you know, the one we put up to keep this little one out of the homeschool while his older siblings do their work? And wouldn't you ...
Overcoming Mold Illness: My Story + A Guide to My Recovery
What I’m going to share today, some may say is reckless advice, some may say it’s too much, others may say the actions we took at the time weren’t enough. It is important that when exploring the option of mold causing your symptoms (assuming that is what led you here) you remember that by God’s ...
April 14th, 2024
Our youngest turned one last weekend.Here I am, just reflecting on how the amount of energy poured into the first year of nurturing a sweet little babe can feel so isolating. Even the 5th time around!Friendships have been hard for me the past year and a half-ish, and especially more so the last 4 ...
Identity
If your identity is too deeply intertwined with what you physically do, and then your physical body fails you so you can no longer do those things (even temporarily), it can be easy to lose yourself and head down a path of mental destruction.It's fine to appreciate yourself for what you are able to ...
Creating Community
Proverbs 13:20 reminds us of our need to be mindful of the community we create for ourselves.Finding a tribe who is somewhat like me, but also can speak life to me, even when that means I have to hear the hard things is so valuable.Flattery is fun, but not always productive in every situation. ...
Hello 2023
As we embark on the new year there are so many things I'm LOOKING FORWARD to, like meeting this babe that is growing in my womb, trips with family, intentional homeschooling and homemaking, getting to know our neighbors better, enjoying our community, and more.Right now, with an ice storm warning in ...
Remembering Lincoln Joseph McCormick
My dear nephew, Lincoln Joseph McCormick, was the sweetest, smartest, kindest, bravest, 8-year-old boy to ever walk this Earth.He was an amazing son, the most incredible brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and a compassionate friend and classmate. He was loved beyond measure and will continue to be ...
Wife + Momma
There isn't an easy way for me to adequately describe the depth of the joy and honor that I feel to be the wife and mother of this family. The love I have for this tribe is overwhelmingly beautiful, intense, and never-ending.Gathering around the table for homemade apple pie (my grandma's recipe) ...
Hey There, 2022. I See You.
Welcome, Sweet Friend.First of all, I'm so honored to connect with you in this space. While I occasionally do want to ditch social media from time to time, I'm also not ready to give up on the relationships we've made here. I enjoy this space and the joy it brings to my life.I'm invested in you. I ...
Two Days Post Christmas
It is two days post Christmas. I'm laying in my bed, sad. This is the first time in many years that I have given in the commercialization of the holiday and while the shopping was fun, it doesn't feel good today.I feel physically sick at how emotional I am over this.I didn't get to go to the ...
Happy Birthday, Granny
My mom, who my kids call Granny, got to have a house full of joy, noise, crafts, and excitement for her 63rd birthday weekend.The kids told me they stayed up "really late" each night, had gluten-free @oreo and Grandpa's amazing pancakes for breakfast, and got to play in the same backyard that I did ...
3 Questions To Ask Your Children
I’ll keep this brief because what I really want you to do is spend time with your child (or children) asking THEM some questions.We can get so caught up in the daily to-dos that we are only doing what we HAVE TO do, and not what we WANT TO do.I have a desire to connect more with each of my children, ...
Are You Reacting To The Life Around You, or Are You Creating The Life You Long For?
Check-in time, how are you? Really, how are you doing? Good or bad, drop a message in the comments, or message me through any of my social channels. I love hearing from you.Every day we are bombarded with so much information through our phones, TV, the newspaper, etc. Yes, we still get a ...
The Eyes to See…
There's something sacred to me about backyard time with the family.Tending our garden, admiring the flowers blooming in the bed, watching the littles dig in the sandbox, and sometimes joining them myself.Snacking on the freshest fruits of my husband's labor in the garden, smelling the fire burn in ...
Do The Thing First
I'm not into working out. Well, okay, at least not in the traditional way. Elementary gym class as a kid with #erbspalsy made "exercise" a pretty traumatic thing that has taken way to long to just get over. So what I am into is gentle movements on my vibration plate, walking, and worshipping ...
Six Joys: July 21st 2020
Six Joys:1.Being barefoot on the deck2.Breathing in fresh air3.Teaching the kids4.Hot coffee in a good mug5.The smell of fresh cut grass6.My husband working from home ...
Top 5 {EASY} Ways To Cheer Up, Buttercup!
Get Dressed! If you're reading this in your jammies and it's not pitch black outside you should get dressed. If you're reading this in yoga pants, but you have zero plans to actually work out today, please get dressed.Eat Real Food for 24 hours (longer is better). I'm talking about eating good ...
Sunday Reset
Sunday Reset. As you adventure on into a fresh new week, take a moment to think on this verse:I ask only one thing from the Lord. This is what I want most: Let me live in the Lord’s house all my life, enjoying the Lord’s beauty and spending time in his palace.Psalms 27:4Shift your mindset and set ...
Don’t Give Up Getting Together
In October of 2016, nearly four years ago, I snapped this picture with my camera and jotted down these words down in my journal: "Adventures!!!! How gorgeous is this sunset bursting through the field of sunflowers? We visited my SIL's home in the country; The kids ran through the flowers and got to ...
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