Remember back when I said I wanted to be a published author? Yeah, about that. It’s been a few months and I think it’s time for an update. Pursuing publication quickly became troublesome. Mainly because I realized the pursuit was for the wrong reasons. And even if being published is a good thing, I can’t…
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On the prompting of many wise women, I’ve been keeping little note cards of Scripture in my pocket – and around the house in general – to mediate on throughout the day. (If you want to hear more from one such wise woman, check out Gloria Furman’s newest book.) As a mom, Bible time doesn’t look like a…
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My weak words couldn’t phrase a better tribute. Taken from JD Greear at The Summit Church in Raleigh-Durham. A Mother’s Day Tribute To those who gave birth this year to their first child, we celebrate with you. To those who lost a child this year, we mourn with you. To those who are in the trenches…
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This post wasn’t planned, but it is honest. I’ve sincerely been blown away by you. You, my blogging friends. The people who visit, read, comment, and share these meager ramblings. I’ve loved getting to know you through your blogs, your Instagrams, and your tweets. Y’all, we’ve got a special thing going. So thank you. A la Kat…
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A poem I wrote in my junior creative writing class, 2010. It was inspired by my late-night drives back from Bible study, after sticking around to get a few more words in with the very handsome leader. I am now married to that very handsome Bible study leader. Midnight Tastes like burnt coffee, Metallic and scalding, From the…
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You can waste lots of time on the Internet. You can also use the Internet for what it is: an amazing storehouse of knowledge and a tool to connect people from around the world. That’s how I met J. Rae. She’s an author and blogger living in Ontario with her husband and adorable baby girl.…
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Linking up with Emily of Chatting at the Sky! This month, a dear friend came to stay with us over Easter. I met Emma while studying abroad and we’ve kept in touch ever since. Emma is from the Highlands of Scotland (yes, you have permission to be impressed) and, actually, this is her second trip to…
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“Honey, looks like you haven’t been here in a while.” The stylist raised her eyebrows as I walked in to wax mine. I explained that I had a 3-month-old at home, but by the twist in her mouth there was no excuse good enough to throw one’s eyebrow maintenance to the wind. I wasn’t about to tell her I…
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The pace of motherhood is unrelenting. Unceasing. Downright grueling. At the drop of a baby’s cry, fling your feet out of bed one more time. Do it again. Again. And again. Exhaustion masks the ecstasy of a gummy smile. Sure, it’s rewarding. But when your back is breaking from the weight of rocking a fussy…
Read MoreFor Sophie xx Newly sparkling left-hands are common on my news feed. To put it another way, ere’y body’s getting ‘murried. My husband and I are taking part in three wedding ceremonies this season, and attending at least one other. Over the last few months my heart has been so endeared towards these women that…
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