This holiday season is giving me so many feels. A year ago Ellie Bean was still tucked inside me as Jesse and I walked SO many blocks in NYC on Black Friday just so I could experience Time Square for the first time. Even then I was scared to bring our baby girl into the … More Mama
I’ve been mulling over how to effectively and gracefully give and receive opinions. [read my last post where I explain why this is a dilemma for me] This might seem like a basic, everyday activity to some, but if you’re a more sensitive person (or are talking with one) it can quickly snowball into a … More Sharing Opinions: An Art
People’s opinions have been on my mind a lot lately (actually, they usually are … I’m working on it). In case you haven’t noticed everyone has an opinion on how to do this mom thing – maybe because there is no specific right way to do it. I struggle with viewing other’s personal opinions as … More Opinions
For the last year or so I’ve been searching to find credible and practical information on exercising during and after pregnancy. I was learning as I went while pregnant with Ellie and there’s insights and techniques I wish I learned sooner. I’m so glad I finally feel like I have a little bit of a … More Prenatal & Postpartum Fitness Resources
I redeem time from neglect and apathy and inattentive when I swell with thanks … and it’s giving thanks to God for this moment that multiplies the moments, time made enough. Ann Voskamp, One Thousand Gifts Sometimes I feel like I’m in a precarious balance of feeling like I’m not doing enough (besides playing with … More Time redeemed
I’ve been hesitant to write. I have to keep telling myself this is a place for me to process things – that they don’t have to be written with any purpose except to allow me to express myself. So I’m sorry if this doesn’t resonate with anyone. I know I don’t need to apologize, but … More Adapting
[I feel the need to preface this with the fact that I know not everyone is going to relate to what’s written in this post – everyone’s story is different. As usual, I’m writing about what’s been on my mind and heart. And that’s what this place is for: me being honest and facing and … More What I need to write
Processing hard things. Pregnancy was hard for me last year. I knew it then, but I didn’t realize to what extent. Last summer was filled with emotions and insecurity that I felt I had to push down when I was around most people. I mean what was I supposed to do when a coworker commented … More Refining & Reclaiming
We were going to do maternity pictures on Sunday,” I said as Jesse and the nurse helped me back into my hospital room. I had just seen Ellie for the first time since she was delivered via emergency C-section 6 hours earlier at 3:20 pm Friday, December 8th, 2017. She was 6 ½ weeks … More Ellie Grace
Just returning to the place that let me have voice in some of the toughest months of my life. Just for a short post. A quick thought. “So then, as we have opportunity, let us do good to everyone, and especially to those who are of the household of faith.” Galatians 6:10 ESV Hospitality … More Warmth
Forever Beautiful 