Did you know our fertility journey started on my birthday? That was the first time I found out I was pregnant. I found out I was a MOM. It felt like the best gift ever. I don’t know why, but it was this secret dream I had - to become a mom on my birthday.... Continue Reading →
Remember joy? I know - it’s hard to come by sometimes. Seems drowned out by the cares of life. But really, joy can still abound even amidst hard things… Because, life is a gift. God gives life and joy when we learn to delight in Him. He delights in us. He gives good gifts. So... Continue Reading →
A few days after I lost the twins, a friend came over to visit with me. She spent six hours at my kitchen table talking with me, and I thanked God many times she was able to be there. While we sat together, she shared a poem about waiting. It is by far the best... Continue Reading →
The wisdom-rich book of Proverbs concludes with a picture of a Godly woman. If we as women desire a role model to strive after, we can find one in verses 10-31. No matter what stage of life you are in, this Biblical model offers wisdom for you to seek after and a pattern to live... Continue Reading →
It’s been almost a full year since our “new marriage” started. As I reflect on the lessons God has taught us and the progress we’re making, I am exceedingly grateful. Our marriage isn’t perfect, but it is blessed; it is sweet. We still can frustrate each other and we still fail, but we’ve made the choice... Continue Reading →
I always joke to my husband that he’s “my person.” The first time I told him that, I thought it sounded sweet, but he just looked at me and was like, “What? That sounds weird.” *Roll Eyes Emoji Here* But I kept saying it anyway because that’s what best describes how I feel about Brian.... Continue Reading →
I can’t write about Biblical marriage without reading one of the main passages on what the husband and wife relationship is supposed to look like. This passage starts in Ephesians 5, where Paul commands believers to imitate God, to walk in love, and to be free of sexual immorality and sin. We are to walk... Continue Reading →
One practical thing Brian and I have implemented into our day to day life is an easy schedule. We found it best to leave it roomy and not detailed, but to just have a general idea of what we want to do as a family each night of the week. For example: Monday is book... Continue Reading →
As Brian and I began working on our marriage, we literally started over with everything: We re-evaluated household chores, discussed our frustrations, and revisited sexual expectations. We talked openly about our hurt feelings, and were willing to listen to where the other person felt we had gone wrong. We implemented a simple, but structured routine,... Continue Reading →
I should’ve known that Brian and I would have frustrations in our marriage. Even though there were red flags along the way, there was just no one else I could’ve loved like him. He was, and still is, my best friend. However, that’s wasn’t enough to make a Biblical marriage. I knew our issues weren’t... Continue Reading →
The Misplaced Mom 