My dad died when I was 14. There were a lot of things my dad wasn’t here for. There were a lot of stories I never got to hear or that I don’t remember. When we lose someone, we try to cling to every detail, every memory, and every story. But the brain doesn’t alwaysContinue reading “A gift for generations– how journaling today can tell your stories tomorrow”
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Living out love: the act of serving and why it matters
Serving refers to the act of providing assistance, help, or support to others. It means fulfilling a need for someone else… it means setting yourself aside– your needs, wants, and desires– to fulfill someone else’s. Serving is done out of love and without expectation. Serving others is an act of love. Loving others is anContinue reading “Living out love: the act of serving and why it matters”
Thank you for being the mother-in-law I hope to be someday
Kind. Welcoming. Loving. Supportive. There are many attributes one wishes to find in a mother-in-law. And I hit the mother load. I loved her right away. She was fun and intentional. She was quirky and stern. She was strong and independent. She was small but mighty, and I adored her. She embraced me and myContinue reading “Thank you for being the mother-in-law I hope to be someday”
The call to motherhood: leaving work behind and rediscovering my purpose
2022 was the year of the Great Resignation. According to CNBC, 50.5 million people quit their jobs. Many left to take on other roles, but some of us shifted priorities and began to focus on the work we do at home. That’s me… I left a senior-level director role in a larger healthcare organization at theContinue reading “The call to motherhood: leaving work behind and rediscovering my purpose”
Journaling to turning everyday moments into treasured memories
Have you ever been in a moment and thought, “I’ll never forget this.” Or, “I will always remember when my toddler said that.” And now you have no idea what you even wanted to cherish as a memory? Been there! But I try to be very intentional in my journaling practice to take note whenContinue reading “Journaling to turning everyday moments into treasured memories”
The beautiful chaos from A to Z: embracing parenting in full color
Parenting is chaotic and hard. It’s a little bit of experience mixed with a little bit of winging it, hoping for the best, and feeling certain you are messing it up… AND THAT’S OK! In this blog, we are taking a fun, lighthearted and truth-filled journey through the ABCs of parenting. Want to make sureContinue reading “The beautiful chaos from A to Z: embracing parenting in full color”
3 Reasons Bible Time is Part of My Daily Routine
Have you ever felt hopeless? Have you ever not known what way to turn? If you’re human… you’ve experienced this at least once. I’d bet you’ve experienced this lots of times in your life. There is a hope… a joy… a way… Jesus. In this post, I will share the role of Bible time inContinue reading “3 Reasons Bible Time is Part of My Daily Routine”