So, it’s time for you (or your child) to choose a college.  I’ve never been there as a parent, but I’ve been there as a student.  Since I taught high school for 3 years and my husband is a student… Continue reading

Hey, friend.  What are you going through today?  I’m not sure where you’re at in life, but I can bet that, unfortunately, you’ve had some storms or you’re right in the middle of one.  If you know anything about me,… Continue reading

Easter is over.  I’ve traded my Easter dress for a t-shirt and my fixed hair for a ball cap.  My boys have ditched their bow ties, and I am (slowly) trying to get my house back in order (but seriously…… Continue reading

It’s National Siblings Day!  Since I was 4, I’ve been blessed with an awesome brother.  Soon, though, I will be blessed with four step sisters!  My dad is recently engaged, so it’s an exciting time for our family.  I honestly… Continue reading

Being totally honest over here- I’m pretty jealous of all of the spring breakers hanging out on the beach right about now.  I think we’re all guilty of this.  We see someone else’s life and we instantly start comparing.  But… Continue reading

I have written much about what the Lord taught me during Mom’s journey with cancer and the lessons that He taught me when she passed away.  It’s been about 6 years since Mom was officially diagnosed with brain cancer and… Continue reading

Do you ever pray things such as this?: “Lord, show me how to be a better wife.” “Lord, show me how to be a better mom.” “Lord, show me how to be a better ________.”  (You get it… you feel… Continue reading

It was Monday morning, and I sat on my couch with coffee in hand.  I sat staring at the toys thrown everywhere, and the busyness of the week ahead overwhelmed me.  I hadn’t even caught up from the week before,… Continue reading

Hey, Mama friends!  Can I just be super honest with you today?  Like real life.  Let’s start here… with our Instagram lives: Our Instagram lives are adorable.  Our kids are smiling or doing something incredibly cute.  Sometimes we’re in the… Continue reading

I’ve had this one stirring in my heart for some time now, because I love the local church, I am so thankful that my parents raised me in the local church, and I really do believe that it’s vitally important… Continue reading