Finding Joy in the Journey
This is the second piece to share our journey. Written in the middle of October. I've had my share of kicking, screaming, and asking "WHY?!" during this process. I cried the other day looking at a lilac bush planted three seasons ago and set to finally bloom this year. I can relate to the plant.... Continue Reading →
As we share our news. I will be publishing journal entries written during the decision-making process, some written several months ago (this one in October), in chronological order. Any [ ] additions, were added during transcription. Hoping to share our journey! Right after marriage, a few months in, John and I bought our first house.... Continue Reading →
I don't often venture into the realm of poetry. But sometimes, especially when I'm working through things, I sort of go back to the familiar; back to what started my love of writing and words in the first place. For some readers, you'll know what's happening here. For others, I have a lot to... Continue Reading →
Alright... so, perhaps using the word "movement" in a title is a bit strong. But, I'm standing by it. I do a lot of reading... like, a lot. Put something in my hands, related to the news, to the workplace, to historical fiction or just about anything else and I'm likely to dig into it.... Continue Reading →
“It’s all part of a bigger plan.” “God has a plan for all of this.” “It’ll be better tomorrow.” We throw phrases around a lot; it’s a part of our culture, part of how we encourage healing and part of how we look forward with hope. Sometimes, though – regardless of the truth of the... Continue Reading →
Are you grateful for chaos? If you're a busy mom balancing work and home, an enneagram 9 (I see you fellow peace-keepers!), especially prone to anxiety, reaching for big goals or have any other number of qualities, responsibilities or innate traits, the answer to that question is likely a loud, resounding "no." Maybe it's more... Continue Reading →
"But...why would someone want to hear what you have to say?" That quote right there has been stuck in my head for over a decade. You see, I've always loved writing. When nothing else made sense, writing did. When five other university majors fell through, writing was right there. It's something I built my... Continue Reading →
What are your temptations? The things that cause a direct rift between what you know is best for you and your reality? We all have them. Sometimes they're small little temptations that sit on the sidelines in boxes that we can indulge in from time to time. Sometimes, though, they're big. They occupy our thoughts... Continue Reading →
Before anyone jumps to attack mode at the title of this post...I'd like to ask you to at least read through. Parenting is HARD and figuring out how to handle situations - especially with your first - can be a challenge. We navigate new waters each day and I pray that we make decisions that... Continue Reading →
