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.
Between the shoes, the veil, the jewelry and the dress, being a bride can be pricey. When you find a dress that you absolutely LOVE, but totally hate the price, sometimes it can add a little stress. But for military brides, there is Operation Wedding Gown. Aaaaaaannnnnd cue…Brides Across America. I first heard about this […]
Dear E, Happy Birthday!!! Today you’re officially one year closer to 30 and you’ve never looked better. Who knew that almost 20 years ago, in a church summer camp, I would meet a young boy who would grow up to become the man of my dreams? Now don’t get me wrong, at times you were a […]
After taken a break from the wedding planning process, things finally seem to be coming together! After really taking some time to decide who I wanted to stand by my side, I recently was able to do something fun: ask my best girls to stand with me on that special day!! Anyone who knows me, […]
We’re not reunited just yet, but in less than two weeks, we will be and although you can’t see my face, I’m literally smiling like a Cheshire cat as I’m sitting here writing this blog. When you’re in a long-distance relationship, you learn to appreciate the time you have together as a couple so much […]
As young women in our mid to late 20s, when that marriage and biological clock begins to tick SUPER loud, it’s easy to NOT appreciate where you’re at in life. When it seems that everyone around you is either getting engaged, married or having babies, it’s hard to not ask “When will it be my turn?” […]