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.
I want to start this week off with talking about one of God’s most magical pieces of art: the Northern Lights! As a southern girl living in Alaska, I’ve seen all kinds of things: moose giving birth in a Lowe’s parking lot, black bears trying to enter Target as I was leaving out (yea, that […]
So we’re having a baby!!! I am going to be…a father!! Even on black and white, it feels weird to even read. Now don’t get me wrong, I am thrilled that we are pregnant. But at the same time, as a husband, you get a little nervous. You slowly realize that you are going to […]
I’ve always felt as if I’ve had an old soul. I can’t quite tell you why, but there has always been something about the “good ol’ days” that I’ve felt connected to. For that reason, I’ve always been drawn to older women. I love their stories, their grace…their confidence. I admire the peace they have… the […]
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the news, but we’re having a baby!!! Keeping this secret since June was so hard, but we’re both happy to finally be able to shout it from the mountaintop! This baby came as such a surprise to us! See right before we found out we were pregnant with this […]
There’s something so very special about seasoned women. The amazing stories they have, the lessons life have taught them…as a young woman, the more time I spend with them, the more I can’t help but feel like I become a better version of me. Ms. Viola’s spirit is just as a beautiful as her wrinkles…just as […]