Category: Life
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Summer Album 2026
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A summer full of memories and lots of smoke. It was the summer I got back on Instagram, and Susan took social media by storm. We started off the summer going shrimping on my parents’ boat. We had our fill of ice cream truck treats as they visited our road…
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America 250: She Carried a Century of Change
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Last week, I bought a Time Magazine titled “America at 250.” It’s a pretty interesting magazine and one that made me think about my ancestors. My mom was in town for a week, and we were talking about how our aunt lived to 106. I’ve talked about her before, my…
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Here I Raise My Ebenezer
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This week, we found out we were #1 on the waitlist at our adoption agency. This is a HUGE milestone in our adoption journey. One that we didn’t know if we would ever see. As I reflected on the news, I experienced what it’s like to see Jesus’ word hold true…
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A Lesson From Creation: The Tortoise and The Hare
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It was a normal day, slightly warmer than your average spring day, and I was at Quinn’s piano lesson. When it’s warm out, her piano teacher has a sunroom at her house that I love to enjoy. On this particular day, the clouds were puffy, and I was just getting…
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Three Insignificant Things That Bring a Smile
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Sometimes, insignificant things can really boost your mood. I’m learning that a bold color and straying from my strict white-linens-only rule make life fun and bring a space to life. They might be insignificant in the grand scheme of things, but it’s fun to experiment with new things in life,…
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How Immigration Policy is Affecting Adoption
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Update (as of 1/28/2026) The day I published this call to action is the day we found out that adoptions are exempt from the current immigration policy! We could not be more grateful. Our agency hosted an open forum video call where we were going to talk about what international…
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What I Learned in 2025
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2025 was a significant year for Jordan and me. I started an intense counseling stint with Rockhouse in April and just finished this week. It was the best counseling I have ever been a part of. It focused on heart transformation rather than behavior because as our hearts transform, our…
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Christmas Card 2025
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I usually send a Christmas letter by mail, but this year and last, I didn’t get around to it. BUT, I did write a letter, and I still wanted to share it, so I’m using this platform instead. It’s a simple reflection on our year, what mattered most, and what…
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Announcing My New Children’s Book: Shine Bright, Little Light
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Today is a big day as my first book is officially here. I have always wanted to write a book, especially a children’s book; I didn’t know I would ever be able to make a dream a reality. I love children’s books. I have always enjoyed reading to kids, using…
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Thanksgiving Thankfulness
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In honor of Thanksgiving this week, here are five things I am thankful for.