How an unborn* child has taught us to give thanks a little deeper. [38 weeks and five days pregnant - Judah's birthday] There are a thousand things I am thankful for. Literally. I’m sure I could write on and on about the good things in my life, the good things I see around me, and [...]
Easter is such a fun time of year - the bunnies, the brightly colored eggs, sweet candy, and rich chocolate... dressing up for church, feasting on big meals, getting a day off work, pretty flowers. We enjoy all of those things. The traditions and fanfare of it all can be so much fun. But more [...]
Being a mom has pushed me to the limits of what I’ve experienced so far in my thirty-three years. I’ve felt crushing insecurity at times and steady confidence at others. I’ve been exhausted and exhilarated. I’ve been confused and I’ve questioned. Sometimes I’ve trusted my gut. And other times I’ve floundered. I’ve rocked him in [...]
What would you do if you were given three hours to pack up whatever you could fit into you car and told to leave for higher ground? Thousands in my own state had to answer that question today. {pause} Two weeks ago we returned home from our amazing white Christmas holiday in America. And as [...]
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