Years ago I wrote a poem about a little log house in the country that felt magical- that was my Grandmommy's house. Growing up, it was one of my favorite places to go. Not because the house itself was all that special, although it was to us, but because of the way I felt when… Continue reading The Magic Log House- My Grandmommy’s Legacy
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Easter in the Messy Places
Today is Easter, and I didn’t go to church. It’s probably the first time in my life that I didn’t go to church on Easter. And you know what? I don’t feel bad about it. Now before you call me a heretic and stop reading, let me explain. This weekend we traveled out of town… Continue reading Easter in the Messy Places
My Poppie- Leaving a Legacy
I’ve always been one to process things through writing. So even though its only been a few hours since I learned of my grandfather’s passing, the most therapeutic thing I can do right now is pour out my heart in words. I hope you will bear with me as I reflect on the most amazing… Continue reading My Poppie- Leaving a Legacy
From Hurt to Healing- Part 3
This is the third part in a series- if you haven’t read the prior posts they can be found here: From Hurt to Healing- Part 1 From Hurt To Healing- Part 2 Hurdles to Healing (Part 2 of 2) Self-Pity I am a pro at feeling sorry for myself. I can lick my wounds with… Continue reading From Hurt to Healing- Part 3
From Hurt To Healing- Part 2
This is the second part in a series- if you haven’t read the first post, please go HERE to read it before moving forward. Hurdles to Healing (1 of 2) I signed up to do a mud run one time. For those of you who don’t know me well, I am NOT a runner. But friends of… Continue reading From Hurt To Healing- Part 2
From Hurt to Healing- Part 1
Series Intro: A few months ago my oldest daughter had an abscess on her baby tooth. We knew it was infected, but living in the remote mountains of Laos, we didn’t have access to a dentist to get it seen about. She was prescribed some antibiotics and we used natural remedies at home to treat… Continue reading From Hurt to Healing- Part 1
Worth It
Doing the kind of work we do, I often have people say things like, “Thank you so much for the sacrifices you’re making.” Or “You really give up a lot to do what you do.” Or “You guys have sacrificed so much.” And I never know quite how to respond. Not because it isn’t a… Continue reading Worth It
Make the Bed
Growing up, my mom was always telling me to make my bed. And usually, my messy sheets and lumpy pillows were still disheveled when I would fall into bed each night. She would tell me, "When you make the bed, even if the rest of the room is a mess, it just looks cleaner." As… Continue reading Make the Bed
Holding Tight to Let Go
"If you cling to your life, you will lose it; but if you give up your life for Me, you will find it." Matthew 16:25 She held onto the little green frog with all the strength that an animal-loving child can muster. We told her that if she held on that tight, she would end… Continue reading Holding Tight to Let Go
Finding Joy in the Flexible Calling
Actress Musician Teacher Chef Writer World traveler These are just a few of the many career ideas I juggled around in my heart and head as a teenager. During the years where many of my friends were pinpointing colleges and careers, my devotion to a life path changed as often as the seasons. It's not… Continue reading Finding Joy in the Flexible Calling
Wildflowers in the Wind 