Hi Friend! As 2015 comes to a close, I've decided to press the pause button and slow down a little. I'm taking time to reflect on all the events of this year as I ponder all that I'm thankful for. A big part of my thank-FUL-ness is because of you! Maybe we haven't met in person, but I consider you an important part of my life and I'm so grateful God allowed our paths to intersect here on the ...
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What Do You Want for Christmas?
The Christmas season is finally here! I've been seeing Christmas decorations in the stores since early October but now it's time to pull out the tree lights, red ribbon, and front door wreath. Have you started decorating yet? If not, don't dare let the tiniest bit of guilt settle within you. Heck, I've still got my fall decorations stacked up in a big pile, waiting to be boxed and put away. I keep ...
What Is So Special About Thanksgiving?
On a scale from 1 to 10, how busy are you this week? My guess is that you're toggling somewhere around an 11. I know… me too! Thanksgiving is such a special time of the year. A time to celebrate and give thanks to God for all that He's provided and to praise Him while acknowledging His Almighty presence in our lives. But sometimes we can get caught up in the "gotta get it done" mode which makes us ...
Who Are You Smiling At?
This past summer our family traveled to Europe and spent two amazing weeks in four incredible countries. The trip was a dream come true but there was one major concern that kept weighing on me as we prepared for our adventure of a lifetime. I wasn't anxious about our travel plans or my kids getting lost in a foreign country. My biggest concern was communication or lack thereof. I knew we wouldn't ...