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 [...]
Tag: values
Celebrating my first momiversary
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 [...]
Pack your bags
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 [...]
A Thanksgiving to remember
Levi’s first Thanksgiving was perfect. It wasn’t “normal”, but then again, we aren’t always a “normal” family. We flew into Hawaii on Wednesday night, just in time to celebrate the big holiday with some of our closest friends who serve at YWAM Kona – the Dutton family. On Thursday morning we started with a beautiful [...]