Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Many people will walk in and out of your life, but only true friends will leave footprints in your heart.” Eryn Moors is one of those true friends who has left some valuable footprints in my heart. We now live in opposite corners of the country but the impact that she … Continue reading There I Stood
Breathe
Remembering Gramps
On this particular Thursday, my day set aside to write, all I can think about is my Grandpa. He passed away two days ago. I woke up at 3am yesterday, wishing it was all a dream. Reality sunk in, and I couldn't get back to sleep. So I searched through photos on my phone for … Continue reading Remembering Gramps
Returning to Him
This guest blog is beautifully written by Jean-Ashley Bell. I met her years ago through our church in Marysville, Washington; thankfully we've stayed in touch over the years. Jean-Ashley is one of those people that speaks with wisdom and grace; when she talks, you listen. Every word is carefully chosen, on purpose, to build up … Continue reading Returning to Him
Equanimity
Equa-what? That's what I thought when I first saw this word. But when I read the definition, I felt like I had just discovered a hidden treasure, a piece to my puzzle that I had always longed for. Spoiler alert: Marriage can be quite the rollercoaster, especially if you have kids. As I grow in … Continue reading Equanimity
Faith in the Fire
I've been reflecting on Seasons. Summer held on longer than I expected, and it seems Fall flew by in a month. For the locals, this might be "nothing yet"... but for this Washington-native... it is straight-up freezing outside. I will continue to bundle up my kids like Randy in A Christmas Story even if it's … Continue reading Faith in the Fire
All Things
Sometimes the rain falls, the discouragement is real, and the lies get loud. In these moments, if we'll choose to lean into God, we can hear His whispers of truth that breathe life into our brokenness and make us bold again. I was in that place Sunday morning, at church... overwhelmed, worried, anxious. God gently … Continue reading All Things
Times of Refreshing
We are officially Pennsylvania residents!! It has been quite the journey to get to this place... lots of trusting, lots of waiting. The trek itself across the country was probably the hardest thing I've ever done. Traveling 15+ hours everyday for 5 days straight with three of my kids (one of whom gets carsick)... Our first … Continue reading Times of Refreshing
My Race to Run 