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.
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 feel like it’s been FOREVER since I’ve blogged, but this was put on my heart to share, so here it goes: Ethan and I laugh a lot. Yes, we are very happy, but don’t get it twisted: there are times where Ethan and I don’t see eye to eye. There are times where he […]
Even though I’m back on the east coast just in time for Thanksgiving, I’m pretty bummed about leaving Alaska! To say I had fun celebrating our birthdays and just being there is SUCH an understatement. Quite honestly, and understandably so, traveling 11-14 hours across country makes me a little tired, but let me tell you […]
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, […]