“Don’t worry, be happy.” “Follow your heart and you’ll be happy.” “Once _____ happens, I’ll finally be happy.” These phrases have echoed in my mind for the past few years, just knowing that true happiness and fulfillment would come when we reached the next stage of life. When Hubs had a job where he was […]

I’m a Christian, the most silenced group of all. The world believes they know the hearts of Christians; and how we view the world, yet those assumptions couldn’t be more wrong. Our beliefs are seen as judgmental, filled with hatred and condemnation for those who don’t know the Lord. We’re labeled as bigots for taking […]

To the Christian Student in the Public School, It’s hard to believe the memories of summer freedom are behind you and it’s time to roam the halls of school once again. Some are filled with excitement, ready for a new year and embrace the chance for a clean slate. Others are not so thrilled and […]

To the Girl Battling Body Image, We live in a modern age where super-model skinny is adored and even males are encouraged to squeeze into skinny jeans. Society endorses those who are rail-thin with air-brushed skin and a straight, dazzling smile. That leaves the rest of us plain -Janes feeling awkward in our own skin. […]

It was 5:30 am, and I sat in a puddle of tears on the floor, while my daughter, Joy, laughed uncontrollably at my exhaustion. Having Autism, I knew she struggled to understand emotion, but her enthusiastic laughter just made me sob harder.   After a few moments of fuzzy, sleep filled thoughts, I realized this […]

The tension was so thick, you could cut the air in our home with a knife. We were both physically present, but I had never felt further from him. Shuffling around like polite strangers and tip-toeing around the big issues in our marriage, my heart was shattered, yet I didn’t know how to bridge the […]

Sometimes I feel like a circus clown, having to come up with creative ways to entertain my children when they are bored. Yet, that goes against everything I believe as a parent, and disagree that children need to be entertained constantly. I’ve always viewed my role as parent as a shepherd,one who guides children towards […]

It was a rainy southern Saturday, and we were spending the day at grandma’s house, aka “Greems”, wondering what to do with the cousins for the day. It was supposed to be a day of backyard splashing and relaxing poolside {kiddie pool, that is!}, when it started to rain and the monsoon showed no sign […]

“Mom, I’m hungry!” That’s the phrase that haunts my dreams during the summer months and it seems as though my kids are constantly snacking. Their snacks of choice, if I let them dive in and rule the roost; chips.  Instead of buying stock in Lay’s Potato Chips and letting them snack until their bellies are […]

Surfing through Pinterest, one of my favorite relaxing activities,  I’m bombarded by these extravagant family fun projects that make me cringe a little. Inside I’m questioning how on earth these families have it together enough to make glorious arts and crafts, while my child is shoveling paste and crayons in her mouth faster than I […]

{This post does contain affiliate links, and if you purchase, I will make a small commission which helps support this blog.  Please read the full disclosure policy for more details.} Traveling with the family takes careful planning to be a success.  From packing to managing entertainment, so much detail goes into every aspect of the […]