Sometimes, I forget where to put my worries. With everything that has happened this year, I couldn’t sort through them. And it was only February. But let’s get this straight, this is a not a story about complaining or earth shattering news… but a story of hope and faith. Something that has been forgotten by … Continue reading Waiting for Sunday →

A year ago, I posted a Facebook status that literally made me stop after I read it off my memories. It was a post of the kids having a movie night in our bed the day they were sent home for the last time that school year. And all jokes aside, I remember thinking “What … Continue reading #myfaithisstrongerthanmyfear →

It’s not like I haven’t cried in the last year. Cried sad tears, happy tears. Cried tears of fear and tears of joy. But today was different. It was a cry I didn’t even know that was coming. It came out of no where and I didn’t even know it was happening until after it … Continue reading Breathe →

Today, when my husband asked me how I wanted to spend Mother's Day this year, I looked back at him with confusion. What in the world did he mean? It isn't like there are a lot of choices. He looked back at me understanding why my confusion and quickly clarified that he meant if I … Continue reading So…. This is Motherhood? →

It’s funny. In this time of uncertainty, I have finally figured out what I am certain of. The reason I have not been writing is because I, myself, have been trying to figure out some “stuff”. Some things about myself and my life. And please do not feel “weird” when you read this, but I … Continue reading Certainty →

Truth. I have been running on autopilot. And I am not talking about that amazing calm cruise control that keeps your car moving at the same speed down the highway. I'm talking about that Chicago driver "autopilot". That swerving in and out around other cars, speeding and slowing down, racing through red lights and trying … Continue reading Is the Journey Really Ours? →

There have been times that I thought... "maybe if I could just be a little sick but not really sick and get to spend a night in the hospital, I would get a break." Well. Here I am. In the hospital. Careful what you wish for, right? I'm going to start off with telling you … Continue reading A Rough Patch →

To begin with... this isn't about the destination, it's about memory lane. Well.... basically. I'm not much a road tripper. Not because I don't enjoy trips... but man, they are a lot of work. To go somewhere with a family, it entails ALL the things: packing bags, arranging dog care, charging all the electronics, bulk … Continue reading Road Trippin’ →

I just finished what has become my favorite week of the year. I love this week even more than Christmas. If you know me personally, you know that is a big deal. It was VBS week. And if you aren't sure what that is, well it stands for Vacation Bible School. For those of you … Continue reading Something Bigger →

The last few weeks, I have done what I like to call "disconnect". It doesn't mean anything is wrong, and it doesn't mean that I don't want to talk to people. What it means is I allow myself to be aware of what I want in my life and what I need to balance out … Continue reading Disconnect →