I shared the following on my Facebook page yesterday - mainly because I needed to put my thoughts into words and writing is my therapy. But then I found myself wanting to go a little deeper; to share those same thoughts here. Maybe because I'm 100% certain that when we're transparent and vulnerable about our struggles God will use it for His glory. I believe when we are courageous enough to share the not so pretty parts of our lives we give others permission to share their not so pretty stories, Continue Reading
Celebrating ONE Year of Double J Photography
It's been one year since I stepped out in faith and took my love for photography to the next level! You can read all about that decision here, but the gist of it is this: I love taking photos and I wanted to offer an affordable option for families who have children with special needs. This year the Lord has exceeded my expectations. I have had the opportunity to photograph so many amazing families. I am so happy when I spend an hour outdoors with my camera. I am truly doing something I Continue Reading
How Adoption Built My Faith and Family {Guest Post By Kristin Hill Taylor}
Today I'm excited to have my friend and fellow adoptive mama Kristin Hill Taylor guest post in honor of Adoption Awareness Month! In September, Kristin self-published her family’s story in a book called, Peace in the Process: How Adoption Built My Faith & My Family. It’s an updated, expanded version of the ebook she self-published in 2014. It’s a memoir about how God made her a mom and a story of God’s faithfulness. In the new version of the book, Kristin had other adoptive mamas Continue Reading
When Teaching Him Intimidates Me
As a little girl I played school every waking moment. I had a real grade book, my fifth grade teacher would send me home with real worksheets and I had a red pen for grading! I wanted to be a teacher. I started my college career as an education major. You'd think after loving school and wanting to be a teacher I'd be thrilled to sit down and teach Jackson. Don't get me wrong, we've always worked on our ABC's and 123's. We've read books together since he was a newborn. I teach him; Continue Reading
When You Feel Like A Fraud
I sat in my car talking to God on Sunday in-between photo sessions. If I’m being honest, it was the longest chat I’d had with him in several days. Last week all my best plans got thrown out the window because my kid had Croup and needed all my attention. Since I’m being honest, I’ll also tell you I didn’t even crack open my Bible last week. As I sat in my car, taking in the gorgeous Fall leaves that surrounded me, I found myself admitting to Him that I sometimes feel like a fraud. I love Continue Reading