When was the last time you took a step out of your comfort zone and fully embraced a new adventure? A new path? A change? Change—a word that evokes sheer excitement in some and pure dread in others. If I am honest, change is difficult for me. I am the girl that sets her house up, […]

“Mommy, guess what happened at preschool today?” My little girl excitedly asked. “I have no idea. Tell me what happened, sweet girl, ” I answered as we got in the car to drive home. She quickly blurted out, “Olivia KISSED Hunter!” Trying desparately not to completely over-react, I ever-so-calmly asked, “so what did you do? […]

  “Mommy, I don’t think that I can go to horse camp.” “What do you mean, sweet girl? You love horses, and I know you will have a blast,” I quickly assured her as we settled in for our bedtime routine of snuggling and reading together. Her voice cracked and tears spilled out of her […]

It had been a beautiful day- perfect for a trip to the mountains with our friends. We had enjoyed touring a new youth camp that our church was building and had ridden 4-wheelers and gators on trails deep into the wilderness of this amazing property. The air was fresh and the views were absolutely breath-taking. […]

When you see yourself, what do you see? A portrait of a classy woman always exuding grace and confidence? Hmm. While that might be an answer many of us strive towards, if you are anything like me, there are days when I can feel more like a haggard mess as I barrel through my day. […]