The past few days I haven’t been myself. Whenever I get like this, I remember something my mom said, “HALT: Never let yourself get to Hungry, Angry, Lonely or Tired.” Sadly, I have been 3 of the 4 since Thursday. I am EMPTY and I don’t even know how to fill back up, I only Continue Reading
I have this incredible book that I don’t read enough. It’s a 3 in 1 collection by Stormie Omartian called The Power of Praying {the power of a praying wife, the power of a praying parent, & the power of a praying woman}. Throughout this book I have dates written, hearts drawn, and small notes. Continue Reading
I went in to 2014 with a lofty {for me} goal of reading 12 books this year. What I have found is what any one does when they set out to achieve something: once I started doing, it all started happening! I thought it would be really challenging for me to accomplish reading one book Continue Reading
Tomorrow I go “home” For the first time in 330 days, I am going back. So much has changed in almost a year and yet, everything is the same as it was. The ocean still blankets the shore, the grapes still ripen on the vine, and the sun still sets every night at 70 degrees Continue Reading
Here’s the thing about Crazy, you can’t put miles between you and it, you can’t close it out, you can’t silence it, and you definitely can’t control it; Crazy just finds you. Crazy is the person you don’t have time for, Crazy makes you question your self, Crazy makes you crazy and the only thing Continue Reading
This morning I found myself thinking about my Christian and Catholic background. While I attended both Christian and Catholic church services in my youth, I ultimately clung to my Christianity and disbanded myself from Catholicism. Why? I didn’t walk away from the Catholic church out of malice, I just found that I fit better with Continue Reading
Before 2014 started, I decided to read The Happiness Project by Gretchen Rubin. I had tapped into it with a friend a couple of years ago but had never read the book and chosen to dive in and I felt like I was ready now. It is an easy read in itself but filled with Continue Reading
One of my favorite things about my relationship with my husband is his shared sense of adventure. From the moment we started dating in 2005, it was day trips to Monterey, San Francisco, Napa, or silly local fun like mini golf or the beach with friends. I LOVE making memories with this guy! Our adventures Continue Reading
The first time I heard God’s voice, I was 14. During a season of incredible brokenness, loss and loneliness, He silenced my world, took away my vision for a few mere moments, and simply said, “Everything is going to be OK.” There was no fear in that moment, only complete calm and trust. While I Continue Reading
Hello, 2014! You already know my name and I know yours. Your name is a tangled web of majesty and mystery all folded in, kneeded together, and currently rising. I foolishly think I am prepared for you but we both know that I cannot even fathom what is in store. But, regardless of what I Continue Reading