Have you ever seen videos online where a person shows up to an event for their sibling unexpectedly and surprises them? I recently got on the algorithm of surprise homecomings, kids surprising their parents after studying abroad for a year, a sibling showing up to her sister’s … [Read more...] about The Importance of Showing Up
Running on E and a Prayer
I will be the first to admit that I have a bad habit of flirting with the empty line on the gas tank in my car. Some people do not let their tank go below a quarter tank left before they fill it up. Unfortunately, I am not one of those people. I have pulled into the gas … [Read more...] about Running on E and a Prayer
Acknowledging Your Resiliency
I had a conversation with someone recently where I was expressing frustration with how I felt about where I am post-partum. To be honest, I was feeling defeated by the lack of energy I had. I was frustrated that I hadn’t lost all the baby weight and was feeling low on … [Read more...] about Acknowledging Your Resiliency
The Gift of Community
When my husband and I got married years ago, one of the things that I would pray for would be a house where people would feel welcome and comfortable. We love entertaining, we love having people over and making connections with friends. We both were very social in college and had … [Read more...] about The Gift of Community
God in the Mundane
The other day I was sitting on the floor watching my son play in his room. He sat there for about 15 minutes, picking up his toys, and playing with them in a way that a 9-month-old plays with toys, but what I most enjoyed was seeing his little wheels spinning trying to figure out … [Read more...] about God in the Mundane
4 Lessons I am Learning as a New Parent
The last several months have been by far the most rewarding yet challenging, exhausting yet joy filled months of my life. In September I gave birth to my first child, a sweet and happy little boy who has brought me more joy than I can put into adequate words. While the transition … [Read more...] about 4 Lessons I am Learning as a New Parent