The ovens preheated timer chimes almost in unison with the coffee pots ‘last call for hot coffee’ beep. Meanwhile my toddler hollers for help building yet another castle, the 3rd of the day and it is only 9:24.   As I scramble from kitchen to toy room I’m reminded of the heaping pile of laundry earnestly…

One windy afternoon my kids asked to fly kites. I’ve only flown a kite ONCE in my entire life.  What could go wrong?  When I found the kites used the previous year, I wanted to toss them in the trash and start new.  The string was knotted on all three kites!  What started as a small…

It’s too Tough. Was my  thought as I approached my nemesis: the gate. It may seem silly or possibly sad that I have such a strong dislike for gates.But here is why. I am not farm strong. Simple tasks farmers do every day with ease I am beyond challenged by. Even attempting to tackle this awkwardly…

Anyone up for a change today? If so, Grab your Bibles or read here: Joshua 1 After Moses’ death, God called Joshua to lead the Israelite’s into the land God promised them. Let’s take a minute to process this. Moses. Kind of a big deal, right? He dies. What do you imagine is happening throughout the…

These three. Like a bunch of pigs just rolling around in the mud! So many giggles. So much mud!  Now, you may look at this picture and laugh. Possibly even wonder why I wasn’t joining in the fun! But there’s more to the story than meets the eye! And here is why. I battle anxiety.…

My mind goes what feels like a million miles a minute with little to no rest. It’s exhausting. I’m depleted. It’s overwhelming. I’m discouraged. And thus begins my day. I used to avoid acknowledging this was how my mind worked because it made me feel weak and worthless (and albeit a little crazy). So I…

When you go shopping for something new, you look for the most scratches, stains and blemishes, right?  No!  You try to find the newest, most appealing, and of course, best deal!  No one ever wants to buy something that is already broken.  Confession:  I am broken.  I’ve been broken for a long time. I avoided…

Listen to Podcast Here Everyone loves vacation! Visiting a new place, making lasting memories and experiencing unique opportunities – who wouldn’t love that? But I tell you what, getting to your destination can be one of the biggest hurdles. Especially when you know where you’re going and the anticipation is killing you! However, the moment…

Do you ever you find yourself eager to succeed but the ingenuity is missing? My youngest is 4 years younger than my oldest, but she still desires to do whatever he does! Her confidence is commendable but her ability is lacking. I can’t tell you how many times I’ve aspired to do more than I’m…

If I could have a soundtrack to reflect my moods, complement my seasons of life and reveal a deeper sense of who I am – whoa! Wouldn’t that be the coolest thing ever? Music has always been very important to me. Like it was rooted in my soul, running deep through my veins. But I…