Writing Is My Offering There's several reasons this space has been silent this summer. For starters, I wanted the summer to be about making memories with Jackson. I wanted to fill each day with activities, giggles and good times. But aside from being intentional with my son, I knew there was another reason I needed to pull back. I realized more and more that my worth was getting too wrapped up in the words I write. I had to step back and remember that God doesn't love me for the number Continue Reading
To My Son {On Your First Day of PreK}
Look at you; standing there with your contagious smile, backpack swung over your shoulder and joy in your eyes. It's school day; it's finally here. You're starting PreK. This isn't your first first day of school, but something about today feels different. It's a big milestone; a major turning point. In May I was uncertain. I didn't know if you'd be ready. But this summer you've blown us away. You've found your voice and you're on your way to great things. Have I told you how Continue Reading
Ten Things I Learned In June
Jelly Bean Loves Bubbles Jackson loves bubbles and so does his dog! Jelly Bean springs to life at the first site of bubbles blowing in the wind. She flies across the yard, jumps into the air and pops them with her mouth. It's pretty much the cutest thing ever! I adore these action shots I took of her earlier this month. 2. Depression Doesn't Always Mean You're Sad I've struggled with depression off and on as an adult. For me depression isn't so much about being sad, it's about Continue Reading
When Your Offering Becomes An Idol
It's been quiet around here lately. I've felt a need to step away from the blog (and even my Facebook page) over the past few weeks. I'm not completely sure what the future will look like in either space. I can't see myself giving up writing completely; it's ingrained in me. It's who I am. But I'm realizing more and more that my worth is not wrapped up in the words I write. The other day I stumbled across something on social media that describes the season I'm in. I think I've taken Continue Reading
10 Things I’m Telling Myself As I Sweat
If you read my post from Monday you know I've got body issues. What woman doesn't, right? We live in a world that says you have to be skinny to be loved. I scroll through my Facebook feed and all I see are posts about the latest exercise fad and the tasty shakes promising to rid you of those unwanted pounds. I have a love-hate relationship with my hips. I have a love-hate relationship with exercise. I have an addiction to Dr Pepper. I have a tendency to get really down when the Continue Reading