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. 

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Sachel 

Tears, Trust, and God’s Plan.

From the moment we walked out of the theater months ago and saw the trailer, my son had his heart set on seeing this movie. He talked about it nonstop, counting down the days until its release. But there was one condition: he had to read the book first. I wanted him to understand the […]

March 12, 2025

Black and white pictures of author and her son on her desk.

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Clay Jar Convos, Parenting

Hello March.

This morning, as I was just beginning to wake up, my little one walked into my room, looked at Alexa, and said, “Mommy, look! It’s a new month! I wonder what March will bring.” Such simple, sweet words—yet so insightful. They guided our morning devotion time, leading us to Isaiah 43:18-19: “Do not remember the […]

March 1, 2025

Picture of Author's journal and images from a recent trip to the desert.

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Dear 2025, Faith, SachelSamone Photography

The Soundtrack of Motherhood

Anyone who knows me knows I LOVE music. Lately, I’ve been watching a lot of documentaries on some of my favorite artists. Artists like Luther Vandross, Tina Turner…Dionne Warwick, and Otis Redding. Their stories have made me fall in love with their music all over again because now it feels even more personal. I often […]

February 24, 2025

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A Mother's Love, Dear 2025, Motherhood

Embrace the Endings.

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 […]

January 28, 2025

A picture of beach waves on the sand.

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Clay Jar Convos, Dear 2025

Being Still in the Unexpected

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 […]

January 22, 2025

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Clay Jar Convos, Dear 2025