Your resilience knows no bounds. In new places, surrounded by new faces, you keep showing up. You shine and you sparkle. You reflect God’s love and you give Him glory. You persevere; you don’t give up. You make a decision, and you move forward boldly toward your goals. You overcome negativity and naysayers. You triumph, … Continue reading Dear Children
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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
A Heart At Peace
It's my honor to bring you the first guest blog of 2020! This is written by one of my dearest friends in Pennsylvania, Paula Inman. I've known Paula for two and a half years, and she has become like family to me. Paula is one of those people who will speak the Truth in love, … Continue reading A Heart At Peace
Obedience, Rescue, and an Unlikely Trip to the Zoo
October is a special month because there are TWO guest blogs! I've been posting one every 4 weeks and this month, there are two! I want to introduce you to Darcy O'Brien, one of my dearest friends from Sequim, WA. I met Darcy five years ago at church, and really got to know her best … Continue reading Obedience, Rescue, and an Unlikely Trip to the Zoo
When it’s Hard to Love (part 2)
My most-read blog to date was published on April 27, 2016. Ironically, it was probably my hardest blog to publish. It's the raw and real, a topic that's not really discussed, something I've struggled with for the better part of motherhood. I wish I could tell you that three years have passed and I've mastered … Continue reading When it’s Hard to Love (part 2)
Tagalong
My Grandpa loved crossword puzzles. On my visit to Washington earlier this month, I was looking through one of the last crossword puzzles he worked on before he passed away. Puzzle 90. My mom had told Alexa to play Lauren Daigle a few minutes before and the song Once and For All was playing. My … Continue reading Tagalong
For Mother’s Day
Mother's Day is right around the corner! We are making some last minute preparations at Liberty Church, and we couldn't be more excited to celebrate all the moms this Sunday! I want to dedicate today's blog to my amazing Mom and share one of the things that makes her such an inspiration. Last year I … Continue reading For Mother’s Day
My Race to Run 