On June 8, 2018, after months of headaches and vision issues, I walked into an ophthalmologist's office expecting a simple appointment that would end with a new prescription. I have worn glasses for as long as I can remember. I ...
Before I started this writing in this space, I would always roll my eyes when an author would start a new update with "it's been x-amount of time since I have posted here". I was always so judgmental of the ...
In the Spring of 2018, I was sure there was a bear living under our house that was going to viciously attack me in the middle of the night. You think I'm kidding? I actually wrote about this near death ...
Three years ago today, July, 28, 2017, I published my first blog to this space. To say I was nervous is an understatement. I didn't know what I was getting myself into, but I knew God had asked me to ...
The first time I met Dan's parents, Al and Roxie, I remember being so nervous! Dan and I hadn't been dating too terribly long, but we were already serious. I was only 20 years old, but I was already in love and starting to dream about what our future could look like. I was so ...
In November 2014, Dan and I felt like God was telling us to pick a word to embrace for 2015. We had never picked a "word of the year" before and, honestly, I am not sure what made us have the thought. When we chose the word "brave" for 2015, I immediately started writing a ...
At the end of every year, I pull out my list of books that I have read throughout the year and try to pick my favorites to share with all of you. However, this year, that has proven to be quite difficult as I consumed more written material than I ever have in my life. ...
This space has been very quiet lately. It's not that I have had a lack of thoughts or emotions because, believe me, I have a lot of feelings! It's because the words wouldn't come. I have opened my computer and sat at the screen for hours at a complete loss as to how to ...
I used to have a strong relationship with Fear. For most of my life, I thought Fear was my friend. I carried Fear wherever I went, and believed what it said about my situation and surroundings. I believed Fear made me cautious and smart. I believed carrying Fear with me made me safe from any ...
