The last three years have been _____________. Fill in the blank. So many adjectives can go here, much like Mad Libs. Freeing. Difficult. Beautiful. Challenging. Redemptive. Soul-crushing. Hope-filled. Heart-breaking. Worth it. My word this year is wholeness, and it’s been a meaningful companion so far. A work in progress that I plan to write about … Continue reading Provision + Miracles
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Shields that Surround
There are countless wrong things in the world right now. Reminders that we weren’t created for this earth. Longings in our spirits for a better place. There’s so much darkness and weariness. On a global level, on a national level, and I’m sure on a personal level. I wish I could sit with you, dear … Continue reading Shields that Surround
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My kids ask me every night at dinner, “How was work?” And I usually respond with, “Work. Work was work.” Work is work. There are highs and lows; there are benefits and struggles. There are moments when I’m stressed and exhausted, and others when I’m thankful to be pursuing my passion for administration. I have … Continue reading work work work work work work
Always Pray, Don’t Give Up
Sometimes this season feels like swimming underwater, holding my breath, just trying not to drown. There are these beautiful moments of seeing the sun and breathing deep, but then the weight of the world pushes me back under. Sometimes it feels like a roller coaster of emotions, like a continuous a tidal wave of grief … Continue reading Always Pray, Don’t Give Up
Practical Ways We Deal with Emotions
Life has been a little busy lately, which means emotions have a tendency to run wild. Multiply that by four kids, and you have an incredible opportunity to practice what you preach. I’m an advocate for expressing emotions and feeling your feelings, but we have definitely come across some helpful tips and tools along the … Continue reading Practical Ways We Deal with Emotions
Inviting Adoption Back to the Table
I love bringing you a different guest blog each month… this one is from Chelsea Winfield! I met Chelsea when we lived in Sequim, WA many years ago. She is the founder and owner of Amma’s Umma, my favorite place to shop ethically while supporting a great cause. Chelsea is an amazing mom, inspiring others … Continue reading Inviting Adoption Back to the Table
A Few of My Favorite Things: September
I’m loving the cooler temps in Central California!!! (The majority of our highs have been over 100° since we moved here… 90° has never felt so nice!) This month has been a little crazy for our family with some quarantines and isolating. But we are grateful for a negative COVID test and for God’s healing! … Continue reading A Few of My Favorite Things: September
My Race to Run 