It’s Thanksgiving morning and it’s early, Doug golfing and Emmy still sleeping. Today will be so much fun—creamed corn to make, desserts to bake, siblings in town to squeeze. Thanksgiving is one of my favorites. But this morning, I pause, because this year, I’m stunned to stillness with gratitude. Not only at God’s faithfulness, provision and grace, but at his whimsical, immaculate timing. It happens to be ... View Post
Bumpy Skies & Jesus Eyes
There are some lifey-type things I just kind of hate: packing to move, waiting in lines, and as I learned this week, flying with a one-and-a-half-year-old. Oh, heavens. Flying with a one-and-a-half-year-old. You’d think that after seven days on the shores of Hawaii, I’d have at least a hint of some mystic aloha aura to ward against stress for a bit. Preferably smelling of Kona Coffee, sunscreen and coconut. Not ... View Post
The Wonderful Ones
The Wonderful Ones: Is this a thing? I’m making it one! That lovely baby age of just about one-and-a-half. You’ve survived the first year, you’re finding your groove, your skinny jeans fit (miracle of God), nursing’s behind you (unless you’re into extended breastfeeding, which I totally applaud), and you’ve still got a solid six months till you hit the nefarious Terrible Twos. Even better, for now, I only have ONE ... View Post
#ItGetsBetter
Somehow, someway, this photograph became the bookmark for the Bible study I’m currently going through—which I highly recommend, by the way. It’s called Ever After: Life Lessons Learned in My Castle of Chaos. Mariners Church selected the book for their summer women’s study, and I am devouring, gleaning and obsessing over the insights. Chapter by chapter, accompanied by a DVD, the book chips away at the fairy-tale ... View Post
True Love Conquers Hysterical Flower Girls
The flawless moment-to-be in our family’s history had played repeatedly in my head: soft violin music playing while my bridesmaid gown rippled in the wind, Emerson and I floating down the aisle side-by-side, me looking down lovingly while she wowed gushing wedding guests with her outrageous dimples and proficiency in scattering rose petals. HA!!!!!!! WHY DID I THINK THIS WAS POSSIBLE???!!! ... View Post
What’s Your Number?!
Confession: I have a serious idol called The Number of Kids I Will Have. ... View Post