Category: Life

  • Here I Raise My Ebenezer

    Here I Raise My Ebenezer

    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…

  • A Lesson From Creation: The Tortoise and The Hare

    A Lesson From Creation: The Tortoise and The Hare

    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…

  • Three Insignificant Things That Bring a Smile

    Three Insignificant Things That Bring a Smile

    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,…

  • How Immigration Policy is Affecting Adoption

    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…

  • What I Learned in 2025

    What I Learned in 2025

    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…

  • Christmas Card 2025

    Christmas Card 2025

    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…

  • Announcing My New Children’s Book: Shine Bright, Little Light

    Announcing My New Children’s Book: Shine Bright, Little Light

    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…

  • Thanksgiving Thankfulness

    Thanksgiving Thankfulness

    In honor of Thanksgiving this week, here are five things I am thankful for.

  • 5 Everyday Ways Kids Can Shine Their Light

    My first children’s book is coming out soon, and to get you ready for it, I have listed five simple ways kids can shine their light. It’s a simple practice, and it’s probably something they are already doing. I hope that its practicality encourages you. Stay tuned for more blog…

  • I Wrote a Children’s Book!

    I Wrote a Children’s Book!

    It’s happening! My children’s book is in the final stages of editing. The illustrations are complete, the content is added, and now I’m fine-tuning the details to make it just as I envisioned it. A Little Background I have always loved to write, which is why I started my blog,…