Happy 2016! I hope that you all had wonderful Christmas and New Year's celebrations. We got to celebrate with both sides of our families this year, which is special! As I've been pondering this new year, I wanted to give myself a phrase to focus in on. This year holds a lot for us, including adding a little person to our family. I love that a new year means a new, fresh start. We can truly leave the past behind and look forward. … [Read more...]
Wise Men Still Seek Him
I've been all over the place lately. Yes, hormones. Yes, pregnancy. Yes, December craziness. But also... Yes, faulty prioritizing. When I got pregnant and nauseous and exhausted and everything else that came along with it, spending time with God became harder. I have been trying, once again, to stay afloat while ignoring the life raft floating 3 feet away. … [Read more...]
To the Woman Who Has Lost Her Identity
Sometimes I wonder why we go through things in life. Is it to learn? Is it to become stronger? Is it to share our experiences with others? Is it just part of living? I choose to believe it is all those things. I think that the things I’ve gone through in my life serve a purpose- in both my life and the lives of those around me. So this is to the young ladies, the ones who have it together (or at least seem to), the ones who are falling apart, the ones who have given everything and gotten nothing, the ones who feel alone even while surrounded by people. You are loved. You are … [Read more...]
My Favorite Things: November
When I started this blog, I wanted to share some favorite things as a way for you to get to know me better. The goal was to post a special "favorite things" post on the first Wednesday of each month. Well, I missed October due to massive overwhelm (thanks to our suprise addition!). BUT, I'm back and these are my favorite things yet!! Alot of my favorite things are represented in this photo! … [Read more...]
An Attitude of Thankfulness
Happy November! I cannot believe we are already welcoming November and all that it brings! Don't get me wrong, I love this time of year! It just seems like time is flying by. Which is all the more reason to take an minute or two to enjoy each moment. There are all kinds of thankful and grateful challenges out there this month - posting something we are thankful for each day, taking a photo on instagram of things we are grateful for, etc. But by the end of the month, things always seem to taper off and we are left with the chaos of "I wants" "I needs" "I don't have enoughs" as the … [Read more...]