What a 5.6 Magnitude Earthquake Feels Like Earlier this month we woke up to some major shaking on a Saturday morning. We often feel earthquakes in Oklahoma, but this was by far the strongest and longest one we've experienced. It also happens to be the largest one ever recorded in Oklahoma, measuring 5.8 on the Richter Scale and Jackson slept through the whole thing. 2. We Were the Top Fundraising Team at the OKC Apraxia Walk This year we raised $1045! The money will be used to fund Continue Reading
What’s Up Wednesday {9.28.16}
1. What We're Eating This Week... I'm cooking two of my favorites meals this week. The temperatures are finally cooling off in Oklahoma so it's time to enjoy some of our Fall favorites. This potato soup is a huge hit at our house and super easy to make. Just throw it all in the crock pot and go about your day! You won't stop at one bowl! I'm also making Wild Rice Hotdish, which is a delicious recipe my friend from Minnesota gave me! Pair it with blueberry muffins. I know it Continue Reading
Friday Favorites
ONE This photo represents such a sweet and peaceful morning after a long, crazy and worry filled week. On this particular morning, I sat with my Bible open and let God's truth sink deep into my heart. There is so much uncertainty in our life right now; but there's One who I'm always certain of. I felt His peace sitting on my front porch step. I wasn't worried about the decisions, diagnosis or the days ahead. Jackson took my hand, drug me out to the driveway and shouted, "mom, mom, Continue Reading
Five Years Ago: The Day I Learned I Had a Son
Five years ago I had a bad case of butterflies. The day I had been waiting for had finally arrived. I would find out if I would have a son or a daughter. This day still goes down as one of the best days of my life. The following is an excerpt from my book, Bringing Home the Missing Linck: A Journey of Faith to Family. It’s a beautiful picture of two mothers sharing an incredible moment. A moment that I’m thankful I will be able to share with Jackson some day. ***** “You know I’m probably going Continue Reading
To The Mama Waiting for the Miracle…
To The Mama Waiting for the Miracle: I saw your Facebook post today and my heart ached for you. I wanted to reach through the screen and give you a hug. We've never met face-to-face, but our worlds are very much the same. I wish I could take your hand in mine, look you in the eye and tell you you're doing an amazing job. I know you don't believe that, but you are. I know you're scared, sad, frustrated, overwhelmed and emotionally drained. I know you probably feel lonely. Special Continue Reading