I’ve been reflecting a lot lately on cousins and the powerful part they play in sharing our stories. Mary hastened to her cousin not only for encouragement in her story but also to help be a part of Elizabeth’s. Cousins can have quite a powerful influence in our lives. Leviticus 25 tells us they even […]
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A Baby Changes Everything
Upon reading a positive pregnancy test for our fourth baby, I felt at once so many unfamiliar emotions. Never before had I considered the timing of a child. This seemed, if I’m honest, untimely. Who has 3 “geriatric” pregnancies in 4 years? We hadn’t yet expanded our home. Daniel had plans to buy a pick […]
The other side of the Pendulum – surviving COVID, miscarriage, and the secret to a full life!
If you know anything about my story, then you may recall that I refer to my decision point as The Pendulum Promise. In my hour of most desperate need, when all hope of joy seemed lost, I trusted Jesus to give me strength for the journey. And it’s been a journey! For the first time […]
Relic Tour Memoirs: 12 days, the holiest places in the US Northeast and Midwest, an 8 yo, a 7 yo, a pregnant lady and her saintly mother “Nanny”, 3,700 miles of Grace
Day 1: Cathedral Basilica of St.Augustine December 27, 2019 · Saint Augustine, FL Thoughts from Day 1 of our #RelicTour was majestic with a little impartation from the “Doctor of Grace” himself #StAugustineofHippo. Hoping to feel the encouragement as I follow in his footsteps of prolific writings of faith #CityofGod#Confessions. Teaching the kiddos about the tools […]
Homeschooling: WT# am I doing this for?
Some people make Homeschool life look glamorous, effortless and full of bliss. I’m not one of them. It’s messy. Some days there’s a lot of yelling, tears, and silent “WT# am I doing this for?” moments in my head. (And it’s just the first week of our school year!) We surround ourselves with all that […]