Just under a year ago, I made a post about finding a safe place in the church. The funny thing is, I wrote that piece in a time of reflection. Yet here I am today and not much has changed... This picture is blurry. This picture is old. This picture shows two little babies who … Continue reading Three years later…
This is going to be a very unpopular opinion, and I’m okay with that... I was there. I read the book and I bought into it. I fell prey into believing that I am in control and that what others think of me should never matter. I believed the lie that I should be … Continue reading Girl, stop “washing your face”
I don't know why after 22 years I still struggle with how others see me. I don't know why I constantly apologize for the things I do and I don't know why I feel like I always have to explain myself to others. But I do...even after 22 years. You see, nearly a year and … Continue reading We chose what we saw fit…and still do
There’s nothing quite like being sick and spending days in bed to drive you straight into a reminiscent state. ⠀⠀The truth is, I miss it. ⠀⠀I miss the long naps cuddling together. ⠀⠀I miss our long hours together that required nursing and changing diapers and lots of learning on both ends. The truth is, … Continue reading I miss it, but I don’t…
You may not be a football fan, and that’s okay. But I think we learn important lessons through sports. Today, my family and I sat and watched an emotional Saints game. I know there’s a lot of people who don’t understand that, but there is a lot of pride for the team who represents your … Continue reading Have a team focus outside of sports
I vividly remember when I was in the sixth grade and a girl who is a few years older hardcore laughed at me because of my eyes. I was standing there, waiting for my mom to come pick me up, and she looked at me, chuckled and said, “Your eyes are practically black.” … Continue reading Love yourself always
Sometimes, I think I fail to share things here for one reason or another. "It's too short" or "it's not 'good enough,'" though I'm not sure what makes something enough. So, in 2019, I want to be better at sharing things that may be come off as less than perfect. Perhaps you need this today... … Continue reading Isaiah 58:11
It's funny, isn't it? How we build up the end of the year to this one big moment where the clock strikes twelve, you kiss your love (or dog…), shout out "Happy New Year" and then go to bed? You have family traditions like black eyed peas and cabbage and a day of relaxation. You … Continue reading Starting the new year strong
I turn 22 today. People often say after your 21st there's not really another monumental birthday. After that, you dread each one because it's a sign you're getting older. But quite honestly, I don't dread getting older. That may just have something to do with my being a wife and mother so I feel anywhere … Continue reading It doesn’t all end at 21
If you have known me for awhile, you know that I used to be the least sentimental person EVER. But then my heart grew three sizes and I became an emotional fruit basket. (Full disclosure: I don't actually know where that phrase came from but my sister and I used to call my mom that … Continue reading Top 5 blog posts of 2018
