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Mar 12
When God Says Be Still
Finding Peace in Pain, Change, and Grief Stillness isn’t something I chose—it’s something that found me. These past few years have taken me to places I didn’t expect: Grief slowed everything. Even when the world kept moving, my soul felt like it couldn’t. And that’s when I heard it—not with my ears, but deep in …
May 14
May Blossomed with Big Moments
a Birthday, a Beautiful New Beginning, and Special Celebrations for Mom If May had a theme, this year’s would be celebration. Full, beautiful, soul-satisfying celebrations. As the calendar flipped to May 2024, I had no idea just how rich this month would be. I expected birthday candles, maybe a dessert or two for Mother’s Day—but what …
Feb 09
The Unsung Heroes
The Unsung Heroes: Finding Strength and Resiliency as a Caregiver Life has a way of testing our strength and resiliency, often in ways we never expected. As a caregiver to my beloved, fondly known as my hunkyman, and my mom, I’ve discovered depths of fortitude I didn’t know I had. In this journey, I’ve learned …
Aug 23
Feeding the Mind and Body
Choosing Healthier Foods for a Happier Life Let’s have a heart-to-heart about something super important—our food choices and how they reflect our mindset. Recently, I’ve shared the shifts in my thinking. It’s like a fog has lifted, and I’m seeing things clearer than ever before. My mindset is stronger, more positive, and you know what? …
Jun 13
Commitment to the Sunrise
Honoring My Circadian Rhythm Good morning, y’all! Today, I want to share with you my commitment to witnessing the sunrise each day and how this one seemingly minor shift appears to be changing everything! God promises His mercies are new every morning and I’m coming to realize how deeply I’m connected to and impacted …
May 07
Embracing Health
A Journey of Spirit, Mind, and Body What does it really mean to be healthy—beyond the numbers on a scale or the food on our plates. I’m choosing a holistic approach that encompasses spiritual, mental, and physical well-being. I’ve realized that there is a sequence to getting healthy when the goal is staying healthy. I’ve …
Apr 15
Discovering Self-Worth
The Journey to Surrounding Yourself with Believers Howdy, y’all! Let’s get real on something that’s as real as real gets – recognizing our own worth! It’s like finding a rare pearl in an oyster; once you see that shine, there’s no unseeing it. I think that is the reason I attended the Seint Wildflower Convention …
Mar 09
Breaking Free from Medical Labels
My Journey to Wellness starts now Today, I’m getting real with y’all about something that’s been weighing on my heart. I’m just flat-out sick and tired of being defined by medical labels. The past few months of neurological and GI test results that I simply refuse to believe and an endocrinology appointment with labs and …
Jul 06
Taking the Leap
The Unseen Beauty of Doing Scary Things Time for a heart-to-heart: y’all we have to do the downright scary stuff. Staring down your fears doesn’t always mean a win. But, I guarantee you, it’s one giant leap towards it. The only way to make scary things less scary is action. That is the only way …
Jun 19
Happy Fathers Day
Day 234568765435687654 of camp COVID Really it only feels like it because we have slept 22-23 of 24 hours every day for like the past 2 weeks So good news is we slept through aches, pains, coughs, GI excitement and a whole bunch of stuff in the world! I believe God woke me up today …