Last Thursday through Saturday I attended the Speak Up Conference. I’ll have to tell you more about it at a later date, because right now when I try to form coherent thoughts, my mushy brain can only say things like asdflkjhi234dlkjg. Exactly. Mush. However, I have a treat for you today! One of the fun […]
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Young Love Letters – part 1 & 2
[pinit] Today, I celebrate 16 years of marriage to this amazing and handsome man. Oh the adventures we’ve had. From Michigan to Florida and back. Two fun kiddos, one scary birth. Health scares. Depression. Anxiety. This writing life. We were so young when we said “I do.” We had no idea that what we were […]
When you need a bit of courage and direction to follow your dreams
[pinit] The voice on the other end of the phone was asking for advice. Do I or don’t I go to that writers conference? I heard the passion, the desire, the dream in her tone. So many stories unspoken, so much to say. She was asking for advice, but what I knew she needed was […]
5 ways to slow down this summer
[pinit] How can this be the last week of June already?! It seems like school just got out last week, but here we are at the end of June. If you’re like me, the days often feel long, but the weeks slip through your fingers like sand. Here are a few things we’ve done this […]
When you’re waiting for something to change
Look to the One Who makes all things new. [pinit]
Your kids don’t need you to entertain them (a.k.a. the mud puddle escapade)
[pinit] I had visions of greatness in my head for this summer. I was going to make every minute count. We would have great adventures (my car is even packed for it). We would be crafty and make fun things. We would go to the library every week, actually finish the reading program and get […]