If I had to go through last week again, I think I’d pass. I had the most difficult two days with my foster son that I’ve ever had, dropped Riley off first thing Monday morning to go on his 8th grade class trip and then planned what I would do for AJ’s 16th birthday this … More The enemy doesn’t want me to write
Every time I go running, there is a certain part of my run that I like the best…Seeing the finish line. It represents that fact that I have accomplished my goal, and it gives me the motivation to push just a little bit harder until I cross the line. I always end my regular runs … More Parents of Teenagers: Start your sprint
I remember it well. The long days, the sleepless nights…all the joys and struggles that go along with being a mom of small boys. As my boys grew older, my love for being a mom grew as well. I just love being a mom. It is such an incredible honor. When my boys were little, … More I thought I was done picking up toys
There are a lot of reasons I haven’t written much on here lately. A lot. But there is so much in my heart that is just bursting to come out. And it will. Soon. Just a reminder to anyone reading this. God is always good. always. Whatever part of your story is being written right … More There’s a reason it’s been a while
I don’t know how it’s possible to not be affected by the incredible amount of hatred and violence going on around us. This past weekend was a reminder of the uncertainty of life. Of the way that one person’s hate can affect so many people. Of how dark the world we live in can be. … More What if we are all wrong?
I remember looking for a devotional since I was about 13 years old. I wanted to find something that was going to help me get into God’s Word, but that was relevant. Like, for me. The boy-crazy-homeschooled-girly-girl-tomboy. Not an easy task for sure. But everything seemed to be based on kids who were in public … More I didn’t think scoop was for me
My family is a little different. The times we get the most excited and talk the fastest together is when we are dreaming. (or talking about our favorite sports teams!) So when we first saw the potential for a youth center 7 years ago, we talked about it a lot. We went to the property. … More My family dreams together
I sat there at a table filled with women. Some of them I knew really well but most of them I had just met. It was a laid back night and since I am normally the kind of person that likes to ask new friends lots of questions (some of you know what I am … More The girl at the table
It used to be diapers, bottles, sleepless nights, long days, short naps, laundry and sheer physical exhaustion. I remember the days of two little boys in diapers and needing to constantly be reminded that being a mom is an honor. Not that I didn’t love being a mom. I have always loved being a mom. … More It’s a bigger job than it feels
We all know that life is all about balance. It’s why we get a diet soda with our bic mac and large fry, right? Ha! But the thing about balance, is that balance looks different for all of us. When it comes to the photography (anything creative) industry, it’s a constant struggle for me personally … More Look a little, but don’t look a lot.
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