Last July, my family and I experienced great adversity. Creating confusion, doubts and suffering we learned of a pregnancy that had failed. In fact, I had just taken a test at home when some weeks later we were faced with our loss. I could never undermine the heartache, regardless of how premature it happened. All…
Family
My Vows
I recall, as a young child, making "pinky promises" with friends. I'd hook my pinky finger with theirs and we'd proclaim, "I pinky promise to ". This was the most sacred of vows made to my dear friends. It's funny how a simple childhood tradition became somewhat of a prerequisite to…
Routines
I have the inherent need to thrive on routines. I am a lover of consistency, plans, and control. Some may believe this to be both a blessing and a curse, but I choose to see the blessing in it. After all, I am created in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). Becoming a parent has been…
Priorities
There are certain aspects of my life that demand a need to be prioritized. Maybe that's just my personal desire to be super organized. I tend to thrive on lists of "to-do's" and feel a great sense of accomplishment when they're checked off as "done"! When it comes to household chores I prioritize tasks with…
Passion & Pursuit
The process for choosing an engagement ring can be both intimidating and exciting. You may be the one dreaming of your perfect ring. Or, maybe you're the one buying that ring for someone else. Maybe you've already experienced the adventure of ring hunting. Regardless of your stance, my story to be told comes with a beautiful lesson. When I…