As I was walking out of the grocery store tonight with one kid in tow, I could hear the announcer calling plays at the high school football game across the street. Driving home, I caught a glimpse of those stadium lights, and it took me back to fifteen years ago. Fifteen! Wow!   Back then, … Continue reading When Friday Night Lights No Longer Matter

It’s that time of the year again. My hubby starts his first day of in-service meetings for another year of teaching. It was this time two years ago that I sat on the front porch writing my first blog post ever. So much fear gripped me because I had a new baby at home and … Continue reading

Have you ever had those moments in life where God whispered to your heart and called you into something that scared you? I’m there right now. I feel God putting it on my heart to step out in faith to pursue writing more diligently. But it’s terrifying. As a mom of young kids who are … Continue reading When God Gets Your Attention

Happy Father’s Day! This morning, the pastor invited all the men up on stage at the end of the church service. They gathered together on the stage while he talked about the importance all men have to impact those around them. I had tears in my eyes as I watched the lines of men fill … Continue reading Men, Be Spiritual Fathers

My baby will be two this week, which is so hard to believe. I’ve always known that life is made up of changing seasons, but having kids brings that to a whole new light. Maybe it’s that there are so many seasons crammed into a short period of time. The sleepless nights, the poopy blowouts, … Continue reading Being Present in Your Current Season

Today was one of those exhausting days. A day where the little one fussed and cried most of the day and didn’t want me to put her down. By the end of it, I was drained. I felt like I had nothing left to give. Ever have one of those days where you thought I … Continue reading Help Me See Beyond Today

My oldest daughter is excited for snow. She has been anticipating it for weeks. I, on the other hand, dread snow. I could do without winter. It brings too much stress for me because I hate driving in it. What if there’s an emergency and we need to get somewhere? What if we run out … Continue reading Through the Eyes of a Child

Michael and I got away to the mountains last weekend without the kids. Let me tell you, I needed it. I feel like I have been going nonstop for way too long. And I will admit that I’m not very good at taking time to myself. I know I should, but there are so many … Continue reading Refilling My Cup

Life is full of ups and downs. It’s full of uncertainty. If we allow it, it can become full of fear. But what do we truly have to fear? Nothing. I need that reminder often. “…The LORD is my light and my salvation-- whom shall I fear? The LORD is the stronghold of my life-- … Continue reading No Need to Fear Uncertainty

The National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE) celebrates the importance of writing each year on October 20, which is right around the corner. It has made me reflective on the importance of writing in my own life. It feels as though it’s always been a part of me, and my passion for it grows … Continue reading #WhyIWrite

Last month, my almost three-year-old became enamored by a full moon. She was ready for bed but crawled up with me on the couch for a few minutes. While sitting there, she looked out the window and noticed a bright ball in the sky, and she couldn’t take her eyes off of it. She wanted … Continue reading Enjoying the Beauty of a Full Moon

Ten years ago I moved into a college dorm. Seriously, it’s been that long? I was young and had so much to learn about life and myself. Tonight I had the opportunity to walk around that college campus with some friends, and I was reminded of my eighteen year old self. I was completely different. … Continue reading Changing Seasons

We live in a world where opinions and expectations are everywhere. It can be easy for me to be swayed by people’s opinions. Since I want to please everyone, it’s easy to ignore the whispers of God when the world is shouting at me. I’ve been learning a lot about what it means to stand … Continue reading Steadfast Faith

Sweet Child, I am sitting on the couch nursing your sister, listening to you sing songs in your room. You’re supposed to be napping, but I’m enjoying the sound of your sweet voice. ABCs and Itsy Bitsy Spider fill the air, and I’m soaking up everything from this moment. The house is a disaster. There … Continue reading Before the Moment Becomes a Memory