Joy Stealers
When I was a senior in high school my uncle Steve was killed in a car accident. The following Sunday I was singing in the praise team at church and I remember my pastor’s wife coming to me and saying that she could just see the joy of the Lord in me, even on a day of […]
Marriage 12 plus years in
It’s funny how after 12 plus years of marriage I can still feel “new” at this whole wife thing. I mean, how long do you have to live in a role to have it figured out? One would think twelve years is long enough to work out all the kinks. Why is grace so hard […]
Sweet Spots
Yes… I do post lots of pictures of the best moments of my day. Why? Because I think we need that reminder sometime. Real life in my house is always messy, lots of sibling fights, short remarks I make to my husband after a long day with the kids. Real life is me trying to […]
Choosing what is real
As I sit in a coffee shop I’m pondering authenticity. In a world where fake is everywhere, it can be difficult to decipher what is real.This coffee shop doesn’t mess around. My plate came out with bread that went through a slow process of refinement by the hands of people I can see as I […]
30
To my 20 year old self on my 30th birthday… So you are turning 20. I remember it well.. Living in that tiny apartment. You felt so lonely. Matt was taking lots of classes at the seminary and you wondered if it was worth all the time you were spending alone. (Heads up.. It totally […]
Reflection
My oldest daughter raced down the hallway of our hotel in a rage. She felt “shorted” and was refusing to come into our room with us. It was 4 pm and our day had been filled with many emotional breakdowns from each of the kids. I was tired and hungry and ready to relax, but […]
Monday Morning
I admit mornings are hard for me. Not necessarily the getting up, but my expectation of what I hoped the morning would bring. In my mind the morning brings exercise, devotion, shower, and a house clean and picked up, ready for the day. Yet, the reality most mornings is a 2 year old who gets […]
Quick Date
Last night Matt and I went out for a quick date to a local coffee shop. It was only for 2 hours but for 2 hours we had a chance to breathe. I spend most of my hours mothering so it can be hard to remember at times another very important role… Being Matt’s wife. In […]
Mother’s Day 2016
I woke up this morning to my 2 youngest in bed with me. Soon after that my husband and Gracie brought in a wonderful breakfast, coffee and gifts. I wore my handmade jewelry (gifts from my 2 oldest) to church today and have felt loved by countless drawings and notes. It’s Mothers Day. I’ve learned […]
one of “those days”…
Last week I had a couple of really tough days. The kids were extra difficult and my attitude was extra sour. I just felt so frustrated. As I loaded the laundry one morning with tears In My eyes…and picked up my house harboring anger and frustration… All I could think was, “Didn’t I just […]