Today's guest post comes to us courtesy of my little sister Alexis whom I love to pieces. During the past year I have been humbled by a few of the ‘good’ problems God has allowed me to experience and am grateful for the journey. Although problems are inevitable in life, some problems are better than... Continue Reading →
Sitting comfortably: Gratitude and couches
Last night, my friend Janet and I shared our dreams with one another. I'm not talking about lofty dreams about life goals. No. I'm talking about couches. Yes. Couches. #MomGoals "I just want a deep, rich blue couch. I love blue. Royal blue, you know, and textures. Lots of textures." I think Janet might have... Continue Reading →
Day 14–Love that lasts
*Big thanks to my friend Judy Woolf, who has lived a love story in front of me and set a great example of what real love is, in good times and bad. Love you, Judy, and you too, George. Happy anniversary to one of the most amazing couples I know.* This story of love and... Continue Reading →
Day 10–Dearly loved
*Big thank you to my friend Kelly Booy for agreeing to contribute to the "28 days of love" project!* I have had a consistent prayer for contentment these last couple of years! My awareness of this need came one summer day in 2009 while on a walk in the Dutch farmlands. A quiet, picturesque moment... Continue Reading →
Like sides
"Just remember that like sides always go together." My very patient friend sat across from her dining room table, patiently pinning together fabric to fashion a throw pillow for our baby's nursery. Not only was she patient with the fabric and with the process of learning a new technique, but she was also patient with... Continue Reading →