His Mercy is New

Kids are so funny…

Bragging on My Kids· Parenting

Tonight Hannah and I had a date night and while we were out eating dinner, I was asking her about various things we had planned for the summer. I told her that VBS was coming up soon and asked if she was excited about it…she said, “no.” So, I asked her why she wasn’t excited. Usually my kids LOVE VBS,…
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Dreams…My Journey – Part 4

Depression· Parenting· Scriptures and thoughts

Along with realizing a huge fear that I’ve been carrying around, wondering if I would always struggle with depression, came the realization of a dream that hasn’t exactly played out as I thought it would. Motherhood. I always wanted to be a wife and mom. Always. But motherhood just hasn’t been all I had hoped it would be. Now, let…
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A Journey…part 3

Depression· Scriptures and thoughts

For me, it has been an encouragement (and relief) to finally figure out and accept that life is a journey. Our walk with God…a journey. Our marriages…a journey. Parenting, learning, messing up as a mom, seeking forgiveness…a journey. I wasn’t supposed to “arrive” yesterday or when I hit 30 or when my kids reached a certain age. I have found…
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Gratitude

Family· Gift List

  Gratitude is a funny thing. Looking back over my week I can be thankful for so many things. But, in the moment, sometimes I wish things were different. So, God, please teach me to not only look back with gratitude, but to be thankful in the moment, too. Teach me to find joy in the mundane. Teach me to…
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