"And hope does not dissappoint us…" Romans 5:5
Best friend: a person who is close and dear and is always there when you need them; a person who knows you are far from perfect, but loves you anyway. "Marry your best friend" was my least favorite phrase when we were dating and engaged. I always tend to dislike catchy phrases, but this particular... Continue Reading →
Do you ever find yourself watching your life like it's a movie? Like you're on the outside looking into these beautiful and so difficult it's funny scenes as an observer? I remember the Fall seasons of high school most. One of my best friends and I would sit in one of our cars and listen... Continue Reading →
“Will you wipe my tears?” This wasn't the first time my daughter asked me this question that week. Actually it was probably the eighth or ninth time my son or daughter requested this, followed with “I need a hug.” But it was in this particular moment, while wanting to roll my eyes and quickly tuck... Continue Reading →
It didn't take more than a week for me to realize this Summer would be its own kind of overwhelming. With two extraverted, attention-seeking toddlers and living through the third trimester in our Summer heat, my daily prayer was for Jesus to just carry me until bedtime. We ended our days weary most nights, wanting... Continue Reading →
The woman at the well, better known as the Samaritan woman has become a close friend of mine this year. In January, Jesus began tapping on my shoulder to begin paying attention to her. I can be pretty annoying toward Jesus in my responses to Him, so our conversation looked a little like this: Jesus:... Continue Reading →
This picture alone describes all of our feelings toward Fall family photos. I love them and want them every year no matter how crazy the experience is. (I'm getting better at laughing through it). Kyle loves me and knows I love them and therefore is here. Logan looks like he's in pain but in reality,... Continue Reading →
2020 The Summer our kids became real friends. Living a pandemic with two small children while working is no joke. They are loud little people with huge personalities and big feelings and we are so proud of who they are, but I won't be sad when gone are the days of saying, "calm down, be... Continue Reading →
God, pour water on thirsty land and let streams flow on dry ground. Let us be more grateful after this year. Remind us that your loving kindness has no strings attached. You bless because you love, not because we’re good. Reset us, our marriage, and our family. Remind us why we married each other... Continue Reading →
It’s become a tradition to take family photos in the Fall each year. We received them back today and I want to share them because I just love the little pieces in each photo that capture our family so well. And last year, Brooklyn was one month and she's on her way to being in... Continue Reading →
“Lay down the chaos and be prepared to get your breath back!” -Kate Merrick When I think back over our Summer, the only word that really comes to mind is grateful. Well actually, it’s blessed, but Kyle and I have this weird beef with the term, “#blessed.” I’m sorry if that offends you, it’s nothing... Continue Reading →
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