Ours was a fairytale wedding. Madly in love, tears of joy streaming down our cheeks, we promised unwavering devotion to each other for better or worse. When we were declared husband and wife, I thought my happily ever after was […]
I once heard that trauma impacts your DNA. And while the jury is still out on whether that’s scientific fact, I’m inclined to believe it. There is no other way to explain what this week …
My children compete in speed gaming events on their horses. One of their favorite games is called pole pole bending. In this event, six poles are set up 21 feet apart in a straight line. …
My son’s yearbook spins a tale of happy kids making their way through the adventures of kindergarten. But behind the pictures of toothless grins in front of lockers, giggles with classmates and explorations on field trips, a …
Two little girls stood staring across the screen door. Curious. Hesitant. Surveying each-other. Both wore ridiculous dresses adorned with miles of ruffles. Both had disheveled blonde hair and cheeks flushed red from exertion. They could have been …
I just glanced in the mirror and it's not looking pretty. This ill-fitting shirt accentuates my love of sugar, my makeup-free skin is blotchy and my lackluster hair is hanging limp around my tired face. It …
I have a feisty friend with an uncanny knack for sniffing out every freebie, bargain and giveaway on the planet. When I was a new mom, this friend easily roped me into her money-saving shenanigans. …
A wise friend once told me that when you bear witness to dysfunction, sometimes you are called to speak up and advocate for change. But sometimes you are simply called to see it. And say …
When we moved to our hobby farm five years ago, we owned zero animals. But rather than easing into the lifestyle, we flung our arms wide and fully embraced this hobby farm thing. Within weeks …
The morning was nearly perfect. I was up before 6 o'clock to sip coffee, pray and spend time reading my Bible in blissful silence. At 6:30, the kids thundered down the stairs and tumbled into the room. My littlest …
