Y'all, March 2019 has NOT been a good month for my family, and its only the 7th. I was in the hospital with vertigo, we've been battling colds, runny noses, ear infections, and viruses left and right it seems. Today we had to make the call to miss a class we've had scheduled for months. … Continue reading Hopeful Pessimist
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Endurance
I stumbled on my word for 2019 early on Jan 1st, while I was reading my Bible. God has a funny way of bringing things to us when we least expect them. Coffee in hand and worship music playing, just trying to drowned out voices of failure swirling in my head, I opened my Bible … Continue reading Endurance
Blessedly Broken
I am shaking as I get ready to share this. I feel COMPLETELY and utterly unqualified, yet called to share. We had always planned on JC having a 20 year military career. When we felt nudged to move home, we told God "There was no way, we could never make ends meet." God clearly had … Continue reading Blessedly Broken
Surviving the Pain
Its so crazy to think back, as I sit here ready to type from the other side. But, after a few years of walking through what I have often called our dessert place, I think its safe to say we're officially done with that season. Sure, we still have some uncertainties and some hurdles, but … Continue reading Surviving the Pain
A BUSY MOMMA’S BREAD RECIPE
One of my favorite things is fresh baked bread. I can never wait for the loaves to cool before I slice into them and somehow, it always feels like Christmas morning. The anticipation as I'm cutting in, trying not to squish the still hot bread, wondering did it cook all the way through? After a … Continue reading A BUSY MOMMA’S BREAD RECIPE
ARE YOU BUILDING TABLES OR FENCES?
For as long as I can remember I have loved "old" things. I think that is partially why I have been so drawn to this whole Farmhouse vibe that seems to be so popular nowadays. The idea of simplicity, of having less but doing more, of being intentional, authentic, and hospitable. Growing up, my … Continue reading ARE YOU BUILDING TABLES OR FENCES?
A BACK-2-SCHOOL PRAYER
Lord, Please be with my children today as they start school. Help them to grow more & more confident in the abilities you have given them. Help them to remember the values we have tried to instill in them. I pray that they are kind, helpful, respectful, brave & ready to learn today. Please be … Continue reading A BACK-2-SCHOOL PRAYER
