Sometimes when we are in the middle of all life’s crazy, we forget all the good or great things that have happened to us. Not sure about you, but I lose my focus and get distracted. As I sat reflecting on the past year, I realized that God really did bless and answer prayers! Looking […] Read more…
I’m sitting in the nursery at church chatting with other moms, and the question comes up: What do you do about Santa? And all eyes shift to my direction. It’s one of those questions I get a lot. I’m really not sure why unless it is because we have so many kids and people know it could […] Read more…
I’m excited–yet humbled and thankful–to share that I was nominated for the Mystery Blogger Award by my sweet friend, Shan, over at The How-To Guru! Shan faithfully shares Southern travel tips, hacks around the house, and tips on how to live the wife life God called us to. She has been a mentor […] Read more…
Alone in the Dark The deep, dark night…. It seems to drag on and on. And on. You are stuck there, trying desperately to just make it through to the morning. You know that joy most certainly comes with the morning, just as the sun rises. Yet, you are stuck there. Tossing and turning. Wakeful, […] Read more…
Several years back, my large little family attended a family reunion. We were all happy to be there, having not seen brothers and sisters, nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles, and cousins in a long time. I proudly sported a 6 month baby bump, and I felt like I actually looked great in my fuchsia shirt […] Read more…
If you had to tally up how many times this week–or last month, last year, or over the course of your life–that you have not measured up, how great do you think the number would be? For me? Huge, my friend! I’ve made some pretty stupid decisions, whether in the moment or planned out in […] Read more…
Sometimes we are discouraged in life. Trials are battering us on all sides. And it feels like no one cares, no one is watching, not even God. A recent funny scene at my house reminded me that if His eye is on the sparrow, I know He watches me! A few weeks back, my kids […] Read more…
Every year, I look forward to celebrating with the man I love on the anniversary of our marriage. This year was no different as far as that goes, but it was different. It was amazingly sweet and special, and one to be cherished. There was a sheer joy of promising again. In case you missed my […] Read more…
Nearly twenty-five years ago, my mom “lost” her battle with cancer. While I know that God’s ways are not our ways (Isaiah 55:8), and He works all things together for our good (Romans 8:28), I remember that day with raw emotions. I also know that our loss is her gain, for she gained so much […] Read more…
As I look around my house, messiness catches my eye. It lurks in corners, on counters, on shelves, under tables and beds, some right smack dab in the middle of the floor. I try to keep a pretty tidy house, but sometimes, it can get out of hand. I’ve learned some very important life lessons […] Read more…
