I debated sharing this story online because it is so sacred to me. Before you read, please keep in mind that I am sharing my story based on my personal relationship with God, my faith journey, and my belief system. You are absolutely entitled to your own opinions and beliefs, but please understand that this is [Continue Reading…]
There Isn’t a One-Size-Fits-All Calling
I never thought I’d be here I’ve been thinking a lot about how different my actual reality turned out in comparison to the future I had planned for myself as a college student. I thought I’d graduate (check), find a job (check), move to a new city (check), and then pursue a career as a successful [Continue Reading…]
On Biting My Tongue
I was raised by two opinionated, well-spoken, not-afraid-to-say-something people. My mom is the youngest of nine children, with four brothers before her. Her dad was a checked-out alcoholic, so her mom (my grandmother) stepped up, worked three jobs, and raised her nine kids alone. My grandmother, “Mom-Mom,” speaks her mind and raised my aunts and uncles [Continue Reading…]
I Will Love My Body Anyway
It’s peak season for body envy, body jealously, and body negativity of every kind. The hot weather means that most of us are wearing less clothing in an effort to stay cool and comfortable. It also means that it’s harder to ignore self-image issues like we can when we’re covered in the winter months. The summertime feels [Continue Reading…]
We Must Let Hard Things Teach Us
Last Saturday was one of the best days ever. Riley and I made a big brunch of scrambled eggs, bacon, toast, coffee, and mimosas. We took a long walk in the gorgeous spring weather–it was only 69 degrees! In late May! In Texas! So blissful. We lounged on the couch together and chatted for hours. [Continue Reading…]
Our Life Isn’t Fancy
Over a year ago, I received an email from a reader who wanted to thank me for living an un-fancy life and celebrating it. She explained how perplexed she was by the apparent over-the-top glamorous lives other women our age seemed to lead; I think her words were something like “Where are they finding this time and [Continue Reading…]
God Can Handle How I Really Feel
I wrote this post last October but was too fearful to publish it then. I have the courage now. So much of the anguish and anger I describe in this post has lifted in the 7+ months since I wrote these words, but the underlying truth–that God can handle my rawest, realest, most unraveled self–brings me [Continue Reading…]
I am Living The Before
This post has been on my heart for so many days and weeks and months. It’s exactly the summation of my struggle for the past almost-two years: I am living The Before. The Before has ugly shag carpeting, outdated wallpaper, splintered old cabinets, and light fixtures that assault the eyes. The Before is a mess. [Continue Reading…]
Walking Through Grief + Small Steps Forward | February: Rooted
If you watched Why 2016 Was Tough + My Focus Word For 2017, you know that last year was challenging for me personally, and I am focused on becoming more rooted in 2017. (If you didn’t watch that video, this post may not make a lot of sense; you may want to check it out before continuing!) [Continue Reading…]
Happy Tears, Friend Dates, + Volunteering | January: Rooted
I am so excited to share this post and video! If you watched Why 2016 Was Tough + My Focus Word For 2017, you know that last year was very challenging for me personally, and I am focused on becoming more rooted in 2017. (If you didn’t watch that video, this post may not make a lot [Continue Reading…]
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