Has fear ever struck your heart and mind from out of nowhere? You’re happily enjoying a special moment, and the next second, fear has gripped your heart so tightly that you can’t breathe? If you’ve been left feeling paralyzed, wondering what just happened to you and how to recover – you’re not the only one.Read more
We had a bit of a small scare this morning. It was enough to warrant a call to the paramedics for them to come check me out and give us direction on whether or not we should go to the hospital. (note: I am A-OK and will see my doctor soon to get throughly checkedRead more
Lindynn’s birth was unlike anything I could have ever imagined. All the thoughtful, careful, meticulous planning went out the window and she arrived on her own timing and her own amazing way. All my birth stories have a backstory. Before I can elaborate on Lindynn’s, I have to explain a few things. I stay pregnantRead more
One of the most popular shows on TV right now is This Is Us. For two seasons we have all speculated on how the father, Jack, passes away (#notaspoileralert) The most recent episode hinted that it might be a house fire (#spoileralert) I have to say this hit close to home seeing as not one,Read more
Did you know that you have an army in your body? And that during the winter, it’s constantly at war? Never fear though – you can actually arm it with a strong offense – with weapons of wellness! It’s true. Our immune system is built up of lots of little soldiers in the form ofRead more
This is an exercise in surrender. It’s an exercise in faith. Because I don’t feel capable of doing this. I don’t feel worthy. But God has confirmed over and over again that I am supposed to write down and share all these thoughts stumbling through my head. So. This is an act of obedience. IRead more
Do you ever know, from the depths of your soul, that God is calling you to something, but you simply don’t feel confident about doing it? Feel worthy? That’s where I am. And so I have waited. I have not stepped foot into what God is asking me to do, because I have waited toRead more
Like most households with young kiddos (or children of any age!), mornings are somewhat hectic and chaotic, no matter how much we have prepared the night before. In spite of this, I have created a daily ritual for myself that helps me set up my day successfully and get me in the right frame ofRead more