I've been keeping journals since I was in the 3rd grade and I'm so glad to share some of my most intimate life moments with you here! Here, you'll find inspirational and encouraging stories of me and other broken people like me. We are all jars of clay who have been afflicted in every way, but not crushed...struck down by not destroyed. Here, you do NOT have the right to remain silent, so as you read, grab your favorite snack and drink and leave a comment...share YOUR story. I can't wait to connect with you in this beautiful safe space.
In an industry where most are only concerned with their business, there are those who open their hearts to others and give their all to build others up. In this industry, I’ve met many photographers, but none like Amanda. I first discovered Amanda of Amanda Hedgepeth Photography like I’ve discovered many of the blessings in my […]
Dear Jesus, I thought I knew what love was. After all, I grew up in church. I could (and still can) recite 1 Corinthians 13 in my sleep. I knew love was patient and kind. That it kept no records of wrongdoing. I knew and still know, that it “bears all things, believes all things, […]
Sachel always says “everyone has a story.” Well, I’m no blogger or writer, but if you don’t mind, I’d like to share mine. So..where do I start? I have known Sachel for almost 20 years now. We met in summer camp…ironically a church summer camp. Instantly, I was attracted to her and I just had to […]
I’m in a relationship with an amazing guy who I’ve known since I was a child. He was the first guy I ever had a crush on (though I NEVER admitted that to him), the first guy I ever wrote in my journal about and the first guy I ever kissed. Now trust me, Ethan […]
Whew!! What a winter break!!! As much as I love the holiday season, it always ends too quickly! I traveled to Anchorage, Alaska to make amazing memories with the one I love and that’s EXACTLY what we did!! When I decided to come to Alaska for the holidays, I was preparing for the worst. I […]