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Write 31 Days :: Lessons for my Daughters
From the time I was a little girl I always dreamed of being a Mom. I loved playing dolls, thinking of names for my children, and when I was old enough to babysit I took every opportunity that came my way. I loved being around young children and even enjoyed the challenge of caring for groups of them when given…
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When you struggle to be holy
Our church recently began a study on the book of 1 Peter. This happens to be one of my favorite books of the Bible, so I was thrilled when they made this announcement several weeks ago. This past Sunday our Pastor preached a sermon from 1 Peter 1:13-21, titled “Connecting Hope to Holiness”. At the beginning of his sermon he said:…
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Third Trimester & Photo Challenge
Yesterday marked Week 28 of this pregnancy, which means I’ve officially entered my third trimester. Woohoo! The girls and I spent some time on Saturday afternoon going through all the baby clothes and making piles of boy and girl things. This baby’s gender is a surprise and as we looked through the clothes I found myself hoping for a…
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Back to school and letting go
Today marked the first day of public school for Isabella (first grade) and Mallory (kindergarten). You would have thought that it was Christmas by the way they were acting. Every two minutes they asked what time it was and whether or not we could leave. When they started running around the house like crazy people, I decided it would be…
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Weekend Links
As we slip into this long weekend that concludes summer, I’m reminded that even though seasons come to an end, the steadfast love of the Lord never ceases. This weekend may we have open hands to receive what God chooses to give. May we have outstretched hands to give to others out of God’s graciousness to us. May we…
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Our Vacation: Puerto Rico
Nine years ago, today, I stood in front of a congregation of family and friends and committed my life to my husband. I love thinking back on that day and everything that made it special: the gift of marrying my best friend, feeling beautiful in my wedding gown, knowing that I was no longer waiting for a husband, people…
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What I Learned :: August 2015
And just like that, August comes to a close. It’s been a full month for us, with lots of travel, friends, family, and getting organized for the beginning of our school year. And, once again, I’ve gathered up a few random things I learned this month to link up with Emily. 1. How to paddle board. Ever since we…
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Because It’s Tuesday :: A Giveaway
Two weeks from today my oldest two girls are going to school. One of them to First Grade, one to Kindergarten. Both attending public school for the first time. And while I’m confident this is the best decision for us right now (more on that in a later post, maybe), it’s still a bit disconcerting to think of them being…
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When slow feels uncomfortable
The past few days have been full of sitting on the beach, people-watching, feeling the sand between my toes, staring at coconut trees, and watching my husband cast a fishing line, realizing he most likely won’t catch a thing. If I could use one word to describe the past four days it would be slow. Slow moving. Slow eating. Slow getting up…
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On purses and poverty and how you can make a difference
I was fresh out of college and eager to make a difference in the world when I arrived at the airport to head to the Middle East. It was with tears in my heart but a smile on my face that I said goodbye to my parents and walked through the terminal to what would become one of the greatest…
