For as long as I remember I have dealt with migraine headaches. There were years that these headaches sidelined me, however the past several years I have found several natural remedies that have helped me manage the rare occasion that ...
In the Fall of 2016, I felt like God was asking me to step out of my comfort zone. I vividly remember talking to a friend on the phone and telling her that I wasn't sure what God was asking me to do. I asked her ...
Every year in Springfield, several contractors in the area support St. Jude by building a dream home. Raffle tickets are sold for a chance to win the home and several other really great prizes. All proceeds go directly to St. Jude. ...
I went to an appointment last week for an eye exam. The appointment should have been easy. In and out with no surprises. However, during the appointment the doctor delivered news that shocked me. I left the eye appointment and immediately ...
About a month ago, when Dan came home after work, he said the dreaded words no homeowner wants to hear in July (especially in Missouri), "I don't think our air conditioner is working." After a short time of denial, we called a repair man to look at our 17 year old air conditioner. As the repairman ...
We purchased our current home in May of 2016. Our backyard was one of the biggest selling points for me. We have a pond, nice tree coverage and so much green space. It's a quiet oasis tucked into the middle of a crazy part of town. When I sit in my backyard, I feel safe. However, I ...
It's no secret that I am addicted to books. I love all types of books and I love to learn. Almost every time we go to a college campus, I get the itch to go back to school. I know to some this sounds like I have some kind of sickness, but I am for sure a ...
In June, I shared that I had received some unexpected health news. (You can read more here.) I wish I was writing to share the unexpected journey has come to an end, however I am still in the midst of it. Tests have ruled out some things, but also left us with more questions than answers. ...
I have been thinking about what I wanted to say about Father's Day for nearly a month. After years of struggling with delayed fertility, I find Father's Day harder to face than Mother's Day. In the midst of the hard feelings, I do have so much to celebrate on this day. I have been a ...
