(This post was written prior to our placement, but I think it still deserves to be shared and my heart still feels with those who are feeling a little emptiness this Mother’s Day.) Today I want you to know you are not alone. I want you to know that I’m with you… I know how …
9 Years of Strength & Love
My dearest Ryan, Earlier this month, I was doing laundry and you came over to give me a kiss. We had yet another emotionally challenging week and for some reason you felt the need to apologize… “I’m so sorry this has been so hard.” I remember looking up at you and saying “It’s okay honey.” …
Uncomfortably Defined
… sigh… So… I’m not sure where to start and I’m not sure how this will come across, but we’ll see if any of this makes sense by the time I’m done writing. You know, I’ve been writing and sharing little pieces of our story, our journey to grow our family here for the past …
A Heart for a Ministry
You guys have seen me writing here for a long, long time, sharing our journey through infertility and adoption. And I hope that through all my sharing and writing you’ve seen my heart… my passion for those who struggle… in all areas really. But this journey has given me a huge heart for those who …
Which Moments Of 2016 Defined You The Most?
I saw one of those facebook links today… you know the ones that say “Find out what your ideal man looks like?” or “Learn what 2017 will look like for you!” Well, this one was “Which Moments of 2016 Defined You the Most?” Did I click it?… yes I did. And it was fun to …
Missing: Compassion and Understanding
I read a post on Facebook last week. It was on the page for an individual with a rather large following who speaks about mental health and real life struggles. I started following this person because I have several friends who have shared her posts and I’ve always enjoyed them. However, after reading one of …
What Makes a Good Leader?
Ryan, my hubby, and I spend a lot of time talking. We tend to be thinkers and can often end up in these long conversations about the most random things. Lately, we’ve been talking a lot about leaders or bosses and what makes a good one. I think we’ve all experienced a bad boss or …
How Do You Know? | A poem by me
So I’m going to be honest and just admit that I didn’t have a blog post ready for today. I got swept up in other writing projects. (I know, I know – I am truly sorry.) But I was going through old posts I hadn’t shared yet and came across this one. I wrote this …
Hearing God’s Voice
You know, four or five years ago, I would not have believed you if you told me I’d be one of “those people”… the crazy, Jesus people. I believed in God and Jesus and all that stuff – but I felt like it was more of a far off thing that happened a long time …
Six Listening Tips to Show You Care
This past Sunday at church, one of our pastors brought up a topic that is very near and dear to my heart. If you’ve been following my journal for a while, you will know that I am no stranger to mental health. In fact I have a huge passion for it, and I try to …