I love when it rains. I love the sound it makes as it pitter-patters on my window, I love the smell of the crisp, damp air, and of course I love any excuse to hibernate inside my cozy house for the day. Rain is important and has value. Rain serves a great purpose. I’ve been Read More
Exciting Announcement!
Last week I signed a publishing contract. My book Living on Coffee and Prayer will be available online and in-stores on July 10th. I can’t thank all of you enough for your support, encouragement, and prayers. The process was crazy and I’m so glad I found a great publisher that believes in me. I thank God Read More
Be the Light
We live in a dark world. Politics have turned people against each other, evil has become a part of our everyday lives, and sadly God is being pushed further and further away. I, for one, can’t even begin to imagine the state of the world in future years to come. Our kids deserve a better Read More
The Secret to a Lasting Marriage
After thirteen years of marriage, I’ve finally discovered the secret to marriage. I’ve been searching for it since my newlywed days, and I’ve finally discovered it! Are you ready? It may not be what you’re hoping to hear. It’s actually quite simple if you think about it. The true secret to a lasting, loving, and Read More
Letter to a Brand New Mom
Dear Brand New Mommy, Congrats! Welcome to the mom club. As you’ll soon find out, motherhood is full of ups and downs. Tears, tantrums, sleep deprivation, and diapers will all become your new normal. Your job title will soon include cook, maid, milk producer, and cry identifier. Motherhood will give you skills you never knew Read More
5 Reasons Why Stay at Home Mom’s Deserve Respect, Darn it!
I’m a stay-at-home mom. No, that doesn’t mean I eat Bon-bon’s all day, I don’t even know what a Bon-bon is! My day is full of constant work actually. I fold clothes, wash fingerprint covered surfaces, prepare about five meals and fourteen snacks a day and I rarely sit down. I get to break up Read More
The Beauty of Christmas
Ever since I was a child Christmas has always been a magical time. The twinkling lights, the heavenly smells and the oh so wonderful memories all flood my mind when I think back to my childhood. You know what’s funny to me though? I can’t remember the gifts I got. Like at all… Oh, I Read More
A Letter To My Weary Soul
Dear Weary, Worn Out Mother, I know you’re tired today. I know you feel like a failure. Yesterday was rough, wasn’t it? The doctor’s office made you wait too long, the shot your daughter had made her sick and fussy. You knew it wouldn’t last long, but you still felt overwhelmed by the tears. You Read More
My Secret To Surviving Motherhood
I’m a deeply flawed person. I love my children and I try to be the best mother I can be. I love my husband and try to be the best wife I can be. I try, but I constantly fall short. I fail, make mistakes and yes, even lose my temper sometimes. My Facebook persona Read More
How To Talk To Your Kids About Tragedy
Last night, in this beautiful city of lights we call home, evil took innocent lives. A gunman opened fire from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas Casino with malice in his heart. According to CBS News, 58 people have died and 515 people are injured, making it the deadliest mass shooting in modern U.S. Read More