We’ve chosen to live out loud with our kids—being transparent about the world around them and what it looks like to walk through hard things. Not dumping adult burdens on little shoulders, but not pretending everything is fine when it isn’t. Honesty, with hope. Reality, with reassurance. There were seasons when Christmas had a smaller… Continue reading Living Loud
How Not to Get Rage‑Baited by Your Sons (Level 37 Tornado Edition)
If you’re parenting boys who can turn a clean room into a category-5 zone before lunch, you know the rage-bait: socks on lamps, clean laundry “stored” on the floor, and a trail of snack wrappers like breadcrumbs to nowhere. I nag, plead, and repeat myself like a broken record. I am not doing it anymore.… Continue reading How Not to Get Rage‑Baited by Your Sons (Level 37 Tornado Edition)
A no-nonsense guide to communicating like a considerate human being in a world where everyone has a phone.
📱 Cell Phones & Group Texts for Beginners A simple, friendly guide for people who are new to smartphones and texting. This is a reminder to myself to have this conversation when I decide to purchase phones for my kids! The things you didn't know they needed to know until you ended up in a… Continue reading A no-nonsense guide to communicating like a considerate human being in a world where everyone has a phone.
High Beams
This is what I've started calling my insomnia. I have no idea what's causing it. I don't even know why I call it driving with my high beams on. It just feels like the right description for something I can't quite explain. I'm not anxious. I'm not particularly worried about anything. Although sometimes I feel… Continue reading High Beams
Don’t cut your eyes at me!
Have you ever been in a season of life where you are surviving on the prayers of others? I do not mean that others are lifting you up in prayer daily, you can not rely on that, we are humans with busy lives you can not base your prayer life on hoping your friend with… Continue reading Don’t cut your eyes at me!
2022
Today I was reflecting on the year, as most do on New Years day, I couldn't help but be overwhelmed with the blessings of the year. So many times we make grand plans but to see the plans God had laid out for us and how much more beautiful they were than anything I could… Continue reading 2022
Fighting Fear
We all want to take the high road, the road most favored with maximum amount of blessing. That road requires much work, training to prepare for the journey ahead. It is this part of the high road no one cares for experiencing. Welcome to story time … hahaha. So at my monthly hair day we… Continue reading Fighting Fear
Red bird
When my DHS lady calls I answer. Not because it’s usually an emergency, not because I have to, because she’s one of my people. Even when we aren’t in a case together she is a sounding board I will always call. You know why? Because she’s seen me at my best, and she’s seen me… Continue reading Red bird
Rise and shine
Arise, shine, for your light has come,and the glory of the Lord shines over you. - Isaiah 60:1 Forged in fire. That’s what makes this cup so strong, it’s maker likely carefully planned its design to improve its durability.Today this cup was sitting on the hood of my Tahoe when I pulled out of the… Continue reading Rise and shine
If we make it through December
I have literally been singing this song to myself for months now. If you don’t know this song - it’s only the first few lines I repeat, a classic by Waylon Jennings . If we make it through DecemberEverything's gonna be all right, I know For the last 6 Christmas’ my wish every year is… Continue reading If we make it through December
