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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 2022
Every year I try to go back and reflect on what I’ve learned. This year was a full one for me. Full of waiting for my daughter’s arrival. Full of joy and thriving and big emotions and breakdowns. Here’s what I learned through this intense yet beautiful season: Motherhood…
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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…
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We’re Having a Girl
Friends, I’m so excited to share that come September 2022, Joey and I are having our first baby — a GIRL! I’ve entered into my second trimester (oh, thank GOODNESS, I never knew creating a baby during the first few months was so brutal) and am starting to have…
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30 Life Lessons at 30
Life Lessons at 30 This past weekend I turned 30. My husband found me an adorable mountain cabin tucked away in Bryson City, NC, where I spent time hiking and reflecting on these last 30 years. A few of my sweet college friends were able to join me towards…
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Embracing the simple yet sweet, work from home moments in the midst of COVID-19
I’m sitting here, in my guest bedroom, which has transitioned into my work from home office in response to COVID-19. For the last five months, this has been my 9-5 place of dwelling. I’ve worked alongside a non-profit here in Columbia, SC serving at-risk children and their families. My…
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3 Lessons from a Recovering Perfectionist’s Attempt at Landscaping
A piece of my journey in overcoming perfectionism, marked by laying down the shovel and learning to be patient with my slow-growing shrubs.