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
The Fault in Our Cars
Every Sunday night, my parents come over and babysit, and Doug and I go out on a date. It’s absolutely a highlight of our weeks and the perfect way to kick off each new one. Since it’s our one night to get out, snag some romance and reconnect without our favorite third wheel spinning around, we try to make it a rule that we do NOT discuss finances or family business items while out on these dates. Nothing kills a ... 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
The Seven Year Glitch
Today is a special day: Seven years married to the man of my dreams. I love Doug so much I could die, and our anniversary is second only to Christmas as my favorite time of the year. ... View Post
On Life with My Social-Media-Free Husband
In the last few weeks, I’m sure most of you have seen the incredibly moving and heartbreaking video “Look Up,” a short rhyme-film targeted to the online generation addicted to social media and our smart phones. “Smart phones and dumb people." KA-POW! If you did not see it, you absolutely must. The sequence uses a powerful love story to show the devastatingly numbing effects of digital over-obsession. ... View Post