Finding Joy in the Journey
I'm a believer and follower of Jesus. If you've been here before or have interacted with me at all... I'm pretty sure you already knew that. But, with this week's decision I'm not out dancing in the streets. I'm not crying happy tears, rubbing this decision in any faces. In fact, I'm doing lots of... Continue Reading →
Yesterday, I walked out of our bedroom first thing in the morning, barely awake. I took one step wrong at the top of our steps and quickly found myself at the BOTTOM of the steps. I've been thinking a lot about it since then. You see...when I got to the bottom, I did that thing... 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 →
In case you've missed it the other 586 times I've mentioned it in the past two years...I miss Asheville, NC something fierce. Leaving our home in PA...the only place we'd ever lived...and heading to NC was terrifying. I fought it like nothing else. But, we felt called and every single door I hoped would slam... Continue Reading →
I haven't shared a lot about what's been going on for our family in the past few months...mostly because I wasn't sure where to start, at least not with much clarity or direction. The lack of direction has not necessarily improved, but, perhaps, the clarity has. Back in January, John found out some major changes... Continue Reading →
By the standards of this world, and to be honest, our own expectations, 2018 hasn't been off to what would generally be a "great" start in the Pyne household. I don't need to go into details; this isn't that kind of post. But, suffice it to say there have been more questions than answers, more... Continue Reading →
If you've spent any time around me, AT ALL, you know I'm a planner. When I say that...it's more than a word. I remember being so excited for syllabus week during each college semester. I'd come home with my new semester plans for each class, hand write them in my big giant planner and schedule... Continue Reading →
For those who don't know me well...I have something to share. Probably something many others can relate to. I fought turning 30, and leaving my 20's behind like nothing else. Maybe it has something to do with wanting to hang on to the sense of freedom I thought I felt during that glorious decade that... Continue Reading →
When people ask how John and I met, when we started dating, or more about our “story,” they’re often shocked. We’ve known each other forever. We started dating in high school. John proposed while he was still 19. We got married in college. Started our family right away. We get mixed reactions, ranging from “aww”... Continue Reading →
Christmas is a magical time. Enjoying the peace and promises of the season, time with loved ones and reflection is truly amazing, isn't it? As the season begins to wind down and we start to look ahead to the new year, I've been focusing on taking it all in and making the most of this... Continue Reading →
Take Two 