If you're new to our adoption journey, start here. The basics are that we're adopting through our state’s Department of Social Services (DSS), which means we will adopt a child who is currently in the foster care system. We have applied to adopt a child or group of siblings between 7-16 years old. Back in… Continue reading Adoption Update {May 2022}
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What To Do With Bad Days
Not too long ago I posted a question box on Instagram, asking for you all to share your assumptions about me. The one I received the most was the idea that I never had a bad day and never got irritated about things. As I shared in my response post, that couldn't be farther from… Continue reading What To Do With Bad Days
I’m Just Tired
"I just want a normal week without sickness or surprises." "I just want a day where the only person I have to take care of is myself." "I just want this to be over." "I'm just tired." All of those phrases came up in conversations I had with various people recently. After almost two full… Continue reading I’m Just Tired
How To Stay on Track With Your Bible Reading Plan
I imagine if you clicked on this blog post, you are either currently working through a Bible reading plan or you would like to start one. If you're feeling overwhelmed or discouraged about your progress so far in your plan, this post will encourage you. If you've been hesitant to begin a plan because you're… Continue reading How To Stay on Track With Your Bible Reading Plan
Christmas Card {2021}
"We have put our hope in the living God, who is the Savior of all people, especially of those who believe." 1 Timothy 4:10 This verse is the one I chose to display on this year's Christmas card, although it isn't your typical "Christmas" verse. In my mind Christmas cards are a way of saying… Continue reading Christmas Card {2021}
{Big} Life Update: Our Adoption Journey
Yep, you read that correctly. After 11 years of marriage, Paul and I are in the process of being approved as adoptive parents! Adoption has always been on our hearts. I was deeply impacted by several precious foster children that I encountered while serving in various ministries in my early 20's. We went into our… Continue reading {Big} Life Update: Our Adoption Journey
Read The Bible With Me In 2022!
Your servant will meditate on your statutes. Your testimonies are my delight; they are my counselors. (Psalm 119:23-24) I am personally inviting you to join me in reading through the entire Bible in 2022! This will be the 5th year that I've set this goal and I'm more excited than ever to begin the journey.… Continue reading Read The Bible With Me In 2022!
Verses To Pray Before Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving is less than two weeks away! When you think about the upcoming holiday, what emotions fill your heart? Do you feel excitement? Fear? Loneliness? Anxiety? Gratitude? Anticipation? Worry? No family is perfect or free from difficulty, whether it’s a strained relationship, a family member who always causes issues, a recent loss, financial strain or… Continue reading Verses To Pray Before Thanksgiving
Carrying On When Tragedy Strikes
Horrible things happen around us constantly. Maybe they happen more often than they used to, maybe not. But the reality is that, thanks to the internet, we are aware of so much more than ever before. When we hear about city-wide flood damage in other state, a mass shooting in a school or even a… Continue reading Carrying On When Tragedy Strikes
How To Stay Connected To Your Spouse When Life Is Busy
For all 10+ years of our marriage, Paul has worked anything but a 9-5 with hours as early as 4:30 AM and as late as 2:00 AM. He hasn't worked nights, thankfully, but he's done just about everything else and works at least 6 days each week. I've always worked a typical 9-5 job about… Continue reading How To Stay Connected To Your Spouse When Life Is Busy
Come Home For Comfort 