Don’t let anyone make you feel small. Don’t let anyone make you be quiet. Don’t let anyone keep you in the shadows. You are allowed to take up space. You are allowed to have big feelings and emotions. You are allowed to be yourself. You are allowed to protect your body, mind, heart, and soul. … Continue reading Permission
Shock, Then Awe
Disclaimer: Parenthood is not for the faint of heart. We got some news recently that was hard to receive. Thankfully it wasn’t anything my kids had done, but there were some miscommunications and misconceptions with some of the systems we work with. It felt like a massive betrayal, a punch to the gut, a shock … Continue reading Shock, Then Awe
Unintentional Breaks and Intentional Rescue
Recently, I’ve been a little stuck. In a metaphorical pit with a side of writer’s block. I haven’t had words to write, blogs to post, encouragement to share. I think in part because life has just been hard lately. (Like for the past 10 years lately.) I’m grateful for the pockets of joy and moments … Continue reading Unintentional Breaks and Intentional Rescue
Believe Women
Easter was last week, but there’s a verse I came across today in Luke 24 that has me ready to shout from the rooftops. It’s seems like a tale as old as time. I encourage you to read Luke 24:1-12 for context, but the verse I want to highlight is Luke 24:11 – “But they … Continue reading Believe Women
Mixed Messages
There’s usually a reason for repetition. It’s often an invitation to lean in, to draw near, to pay attention. Throughout the story of Creation in Genesis 1, there’s a phrase that’s repeated seven times. (In the Bible, seven is the number of completion, perfection, fulfillment.) That phrase is: “And God saw that it was good.” … Continue reading Mixed Messages
40 Things in My 40th Year
A couple months ago, Instagram targeted me with a “40 things in my 40th year” list. I love a good list, so I started curating my own as my birthday quickly approached. I finally finished my list and am excited to share it here. I think it helps to have some intentionality and accountability, and … Continue reading 40 Things in My 40th Year
new growth isn’t always pretty
I’m back! I missed a couple weeks. I’ve been traveling, dealing with childhood trauma, and entering a new decade! 🎉 I don’t think they prepared me for all the overnight changes. (I’m still not sure who “they” is.) They told me age is just a number. Someone did not get that memo to the medical world. … Continue reading new growth isn’t always pretty
My Race to Run 