Jul 26, 2018 | inspiration, Losing Weight, Uncategorized
Let’s just do a little weight-loss update. I can summarize my progress in a short phrase: Some weight was lost, and now I’m completely stalled. There. I said it. Hah! What is wrong with me? Here are the facts: I’ve been actively pursuing this trying-to-lose-weight...
Jun 11, 2018 | Clutter, Declutter, Relationship Clutter
My pantry looks amazing! I mean, you should REALLY be impressed with it. I thoroughly decluttered it about a month ago (you can read about that here) and have now spent some time organizing it. Everything came together fairly quickly, except for those darn spices! I...
May 31, 2018 | Clutter, faith, Relationship Clutter, Teens, Young Adults
Cory’s senior year, aka… the LONGEST year of my life, has simply flown by. I know, I know. That’s an oxymoron, but it’s TRUE. And I know I’m not alone in feeling this way, as every mom would agree. The days are long, but the years are short. Cory and I have been...
May 10, 2018 | faith, inspiration
My mom was beautiful— graceful, classy in a down-to-earth sort of way. She was quiet, sometimes distant… holding in so many childhood wounds. She passed away at age 46 after a weary battle with cancer. I’ll never forget the day she called me into the...
Apr 26, 2018 | faith, inspiration
It was a moment marked by joy and tragedy, a realization of the impact of loss. My closest friend was walking in the door of the church as a recording of another friend’s beautiful voice filled the building. I had not seen my approaching friend in almost 7 years, (you...