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.
R-E-S-P-E-C-T. Do you know what it means to him? A little while ago, Ethan and I were having a discussion respect and men and I asked the question (which I thought in all honesty, was super simple): “What would you want more—love or respect?” Now don’t get me wrong, while both are equally important, I […]
Over the weekend, Ethan and I attended A Weekend to Remember, a marriage getaway here in Anchorage and going into it, I gotta admit, I had NO idea what to expect. But looking back on this weekend… after laughing, crying and listening to the encouraging stories of the speakers, I would go to this event […]
When I got married almost two years ago, I didn’t know just how much, or how quickly, my relationships with my girlfriends would change. Some friendships have grown….some have dwindled. But one thing they all have in common is that none of them have stayed the same. If I’m 100% honest, I didn’t immediately notice […]
When it comes to things I want to do in my life and the direction I want to take my life, I’ve made a lot of commitments to myself. To be honest, I’ve failed more times than I’ve succeeded. But the one thing I absolutely REFUSE to fail at is my Marriage! Ethan and I […]
It’s the one piece of advice my mother gave us when we eloped: “No matter what, remember the covenant.” It’s no secret the journey of marriage will be the most amazing adventure you will ever have. But it will also be the hardest adventure you will ever have. There will be a lot of days filled with […]