Ordinary Life
A collection of my lessons learned, memories made, and the rhythms of my life and work.
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What I Learned in 2024
I can rest in the transitions. And you can too. Because they will always be here, and the restlessness doesn't mean we're doing something wrong. It just means we're human living fully in this ever-changing world.
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Fighting For Peace
Oh how our minds, when left on their own, strive to control, to plan, to ruminate, to live anywhere but the present. Going to beautiful places will not do anything for us unless we change the landscape of our minds in midst of it all.
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I Can’t Have Control, But I Can Have Joy
I am learning, in this season of all the things, I can't have mastery or full control. But I can have joy.
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What I Learned In 2023
A full year, with so many sweet lessons the Lord has taught me in mothering, work, health, and freedom.
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A Journey Towards Rest: Reflections from a Beach Trip
This past September we went on our first family vacation to the Isle of Palms. It was a lovely trip, filled with sweet memories with our 12-month-old and special moments on the beach. My soul craved rest and I found it in all the unexpected ways. Here you will…
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Approaching Motherhood with Presence, Thankfulness, & Grace.
As I’ve entered into the season of motherhood in the most beautifully messy kind of way, I have committed to holding fast to three things: Presence, Thankfulness, and Grace.
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A Love So Deep It Hurts
As I cradle my sweet little girl, moving my fingers over her soft newborn skin and twirl the small pieces of hair behind her head, what I feel for this daughter is what He feels for me. This gift that He's given is waking me up to His tender,…
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Waiting With Anticipation
Waiting for a Baby I’m coming into my 3rd trimester next week with our first baby girl, Laura Marie. I praise God for a healthy pregnancy and for carrying me and baby Laura this far. What a joy it’s been to feel her move and grow. Words can’t fully…