I had a recent encounter with a man in the parking lot of Walmart. It left me feeling so many different things, but mainly grateful. Here's a small excerpt. “My arms won’t always be this full. Regular cups and plates will replace the sippy cups and kids’ plates. The bathroom will be replaced with completely different things. One day, they will run into our bed for the last time, too old to need to cuddle in the late hours of the night. One day, ...
Today I Ran And I Need You To Know Why
Yesterday was Ahmaud Arbery's birthday. If you don't know who he is, please click here to read the article. It's heartbreaking, and enraging. I joined the #runwithmaud movement yesterday with my son, and this is what I need you to read. I need you to know why I ran in the rain. I need you to know why I am just so tired, and longing for a change. But most importantly I need to know, are you standing with me? ...
A Letter to My One Year Old Daughter
Dear Sariyah, It is really hard to believe we are here now, at one year. I mean how? It seems just like yesterday when those lines immediately showed up on the test. I remember how we were in the middle of already trying to find a bigger home. And you were the greatest testament of faith for me. God whispered your name to me long before it was confirmed. And the meaning behind your name holds so much power.It seems just like yesterday that warm ...
Things Are Changing
Hey friends! It has been a while since I have posted on here! Firstly, I just want to say HAPPY 2020! Yes, I know I am late, but I hope this new year has been off to a great start for you all! With the newness the year brings, I have a pull to do some changing. This little blog is a fun, and freeing way for me to write and connect with others. So I feel like I need to do a little changing to it. For so long I have been so afraid of what to ...
Anakeesta and the Longest Treetop Skybridge in North America
(Special YouTube video of our trip is included. Trust me you don't want to miss it!) I had an exciting opportunity to be one of the firsts to ride the all new Ridge Rambler that launches at Anakeesta later this month. My husband had to work, so I only brought my three older kids with me, ages 4, 6, & 8). My mother in law graciously kept my younger two. This was the perfect trip before they go back to school! Firstly, you would never know it ...
The (in)courage Bible Project
(image via the incourage website)I've been meaning to share some news with you all on something big I got to contribute to.! Two years ago I was given a very humbling opportunity to contribute in a devotional Bible by (in)courage! I was beyond honored and so excited. I prayed and prayed over the devotionals I typed out, and how ...
