I had it all planned. When the guests would arrive, how I wanted my heart to feel when they got here, and what I needed to do beforehand. Determined not to become the “frazzled friend” that comes out in me when I host a gathering at my house, I banned myself from Pinterest and my desire for perfect. I wrote out a timeline […]
This is Love
It’s been a decade since Andrew told me, but I’ll never forget the words that spilled out of my little boy’s heart effortlessly. Words that changed the way I pressured myself into believing I had to be the perfect mom. Driving through carpool line, Andrew held his bag of Valentine treats and asked when they’d be passing them out in class. […]
Forever Wanted {+ a book giveaway!}
We all struggle with identity—who we are, why we are, and what we have to offer the world. And just about the time we find a sliver of worth or significance, something happens to make us fully aware of how much we lack. A harsh word. A broken relationship. A failed attempt. Then, in spite of our […]
How to Be Kind to Your Future Self {+ Book Give-away}
“What would you call someone who … • …demands that you be someone you’re not? • …ignores your needs? • …refuses to let you use your God-given gifts and talents well? • …sets you up for failure, even disaster, over and over again? • …does all of the above over and over and over? Sounds […]
The Things We Do For Love
I had almost everything I wanted, yet I felt empty and confused. I couldn’t figure out why all the relationships and accomplishments I had worked so hard to gain weren’t enough to fill me or fulfill me. Tears streamed down my face as I thought about the guy I dated through high school and college. […]