Our family is moving to Denver. It’s been in the works for some time now, as the job offer was presented to Jay six months ago. We… Read more “There’s No Place Like Home”
Category: Faith
Re-Bloom
It wanted to be dead, I was sure of it. No matter what I did, the dumb thing always looked like it was begging me to stop… Read more “Re-Bloom”
Who’s Driving?
Inside Out had only been out for 24 hours and I’d already seen it twice. In addition to the trip we took to the movie theater to… Read more “Who’s Driving?”
How a Song Changed my Feelings on Temptation
Temptation pisses me off. I have struggled with accepting the idea of temptation’s existence my entire life. I’m not talking about being tempted to eat a glazed… Read more “How a Song Changed my Feelings on Temptation”
Speak to Me
There are a LOT of quotes out there. Happy quotes. Inspiring quotes. Snarky quotes. Encouraging quotes. I’m-frustrated-so-take-THAT quotes. These catchy phrases can be a great way to summarize how you feel… Read more “Speak to Me”
Be Real
Sometimes I feel like I am drowning. I’m frantically trying to keep my head above the water, but it’s just too hard. There are worries tied to my… Read more “Be Real”
4:00am
It’s 4:00am. I’m quietly awoken by the sound of the bathroom light being flicked off. The not-so-silent shuffle of shoes on the carpet. A carry-on being set down on the… Read more “4:00am”
With Some Rice, Rice Here and Some Rice, Rice There…
This past Saturday my best friend Sanne invited Emily and me to join her and her son Benjamin at a Stop Hunger Now event. The event was… Read more “With Some Rice, Rice Here and Some Rice, Rice There…”
Unimpressive Me
This blog started as a way for my girls to get to know me better. A diary of my thoughts that they are encouraged to read. I… Read more “Unimpressive Me”
Life Lessons from an Old Planter
A sweet friend’s neighbor recently passed away. He’d fallen out of a tree and died due to complications from his injuries. This man left a major impact… Read more “Life Lessons from an Old Planter”
