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.
Valentine’s Day—some people adore it, others would rather pretend it doesn’t exist. Whether this day brings sweet memories, painful reminders, or just feels like another Friday, I want to encourage you to remember this truth: you are deeply loved. Not just loved in a fleeting, conditional way. Not loved based on your performance or what […]
Endings. Gosh, they are never easy are they? Whether it’s leaving behind a job, a relationship, or, in my case, recognizing it’s time for a change in our child’s school, the idea of closing a door can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to feel sadness, hesitation, or even fear about what comes next. But what if […]
I heard the rustling through the window. I saw the little icon on my screen. And even when I walked to my back door and looked out the window, I STILL couldn’t believe my eyes. It was snowing….IN FLORIDA. Even writing that feels almost mythical—like the kind of story you hear and think, “Snow? In […]
Today, as we honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s legacy of justice, equality, and service, we also witness a pivotal moment in our nation’s history: the inauguration of a new president. For a lot of us, today is giving a mix of emotions—hope, uncertainty, joy, or even fear. While some may be incredibly excited for […]
Anyone who knows me will probably tell you one of my favorite words is no. I love it so much, I can say it in 9 different languages…and if you need me to sign it to you using American Sign Language, I got you covered there too. They will also probably tell you what I […]