Source: agirlchangingtheworld.tumblr.com via Katie on Pinterest I can get lost in details of the day. Meals to be planned, items to be bought, more lists to be made, playdates, rest times, computer times, clean-up times, chores, discipline, lost privileges, consequences, grace given, teaching little ones, growing with with them, learning along side them. There […]
When I was pregnant with the girls I was put on bedrest for the last 6 weeks. Mason had just turned 2. Like any 2 year old he was busy. Hanging out on the couch doing puzzles and coloring with mommy was not an option. But he did like TV. So TV it was. ALOT […]
(photo credit) Responsible. Strong. These are two words I would love hear people describe me as. And in fact, I have heard those words. My heart soared with pride. Yes, that is me! That is what they see me. They see me as the responsible friend, the responsible daughter, the responsible co-worker. I am strong, […]
Yep! Sunday, I ran a marathon. And I lived to tell you about it. I’ve been training and thinking about it and planning and running and thinking about it some more for a while now. Can’t tell you enough how happy I am it is O V E R. How was it? Well it was […]
Hello! Today we are jumping into Grace for the Good Girl by Emily Freeman. For next several Thursdays we will be discussing the book. I would love to hear your thoughts, what you are learning about yourself, what you are being challenged by as you read. This is my second time reading through and I […]
Life can get messy. It can be unpredictable. Unknown. Crazy and maddening. But in the mess and unpredictability there is also a lot of fun. An opportunity for hope to bloom, a chance to step out in faith and trust. The unknown gives us the space to grow and change…hopefully for the better. Don’t miss […]
love is patient..because I love you I will choose patience when you want to pick out 27 little trinkets and purses for the five minute car drive we are about to take. love is kind…because I love you I will choose kindess when my tank is empty at the end of the night and you […]
<photo credit> I was driving home from the airport. I was ready to exit the freeway and I saw her standing on the corner. She was young and pretty but had a look of defeat in eyes. Her sign said she was she had “lost everything, anything would help. Thank you and God bless”. But […]
I often start my morning running in darkness. Only some street lamps and the moon shining. If I am lucky I can see the stars twinkling high above. I have come to really love this morning time. It’s quiet. Really the only quiet time of my whole day. I soak it in. I think, I […]
Without a word Theia went out the door to sweep the grass off the sidewalk. Not 2 minutes later Kaia was asking me to get her broom down. “Are you going outside?” I asked. “Yes, Theia is all by herself.” Oh, I just loved this. She didn’t want her sister to be alone. It made […]