These days I'm finding joy in a fizzy Dr Pepper poured over extra ice. My Bible open and a pumpkin spice candle flickering on my happy turquoise table. I'm finding joy in throwing a load of laundry in and putting something in the CrockPot for dinner. I'm finding joy in the freedom of this season. To breathe. To linger. To fill up what's been poured out the past five and a half years. Seven words often pop into my head when I start to feel flustered; when I start to feel pressure because Continue Reading
What I’ve Been Reading {July – September}
I'm giving myself permission to sit and read a book while Jackson is at school and not feel guilty about it! I didn't read near as much as I would have liked this summer. I'm not really sure why, but I want to change that! Thankfully, I have several books arriving in my mailbox on Tuesday that I have been anxiously awaiting. One of those includes the fourth book in Elin Hilderbrand's Winter Street Series. I'm certain I will finish Winter Solstice in a flash. In honor of her new book, here's a Continue Reading
Two Takeaways from “Daring to Hope” {A Book Review}
I was honored to get to read an advanced copy of Katie Davis Majors new book Daring to Hope: Finding God's Goodness in the Broken and the Beautiful. Her first book, Kisses from Katie encouraged and challenged me during our adoption journey. I just happened to see a sign up for her book launch team and was thrilled when I got the email saying I had made the cut! There's one particular verse in the Bible that has become a favorite of mine. Psalm 71:14 says, As for me I will always have hope, I Continue Reading
Ten Things I Learned In August
I cannot believe August has already come and gone! It seems like I was just buying school supplies and sending Jackson to his first day of Kindergarten. We now have two weeks of school under our belts and we're gearing up for a fun Labor Day Weekend in Texas. As we say goodbye to August, I eagerly anticipate my favorite time of the year - FALL!!!!! Here's a few things I learned during our last month of summer... I'm On Two Book Launch Teams In the next few months I will be promoting Holley Continue Reading
Finding My New Groove and Giving Myself Permission to Breathe
We've officially survived the first week of Kindergarten and it went better than we could have dreamed. I am one VERY PROUD Mama! God has answered so many prayers - for the right school, the right teacher, for Jackson to have self-control - and I could go on and on and on. I have no doubt that moving was the best decision for our family. I also believe 100% that the right school district can make or break a child (especially a child with special needs). I've had 35 kid-free hours this Continue Reading