Finding Joy in the Journey
The waiting place is not new to our family. While it seems to have taken on a new meaning for our whole world, it's also deeply personal and different for each of us. Just the other day, I posted the photo above of our newly blooming lilacs, along with this description on Instagram: "In the... Continue Reading →
I've worked remotely for the past 8 years. I've enjoyed the ability to connect with team members from a distance, utilizing new technologies as they become available and embracing the really great opportunities that just a decade or two ago, wouldn't have been possible. I've thought my house has been pretty in order. I've also... Continue Reading →
As you know I started sharing a little bit of our journey toward Washington DC the end of last year. Something we had been considering for months started to take shape. We found a home in DC. John began his new job. We took a family trip that was much needed (and perfectly timed as... Continue Reading →
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 →
