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These are the raw, honest pieces of my journey – woven together from pain, healing, and everything in between.
Whether you’re here for encouragement, real-life marriage moments, or just to know you’re not alone, I hope you’ll find something that speaks to you.
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The Inspiration Behind Sharing My Story
For a long time, I kept my story tucked close. Not because I was ashamed – but because it felt
Why ‘Love Through It All’?
When I first thought about starting a blog, I had a hard time finding a name that really fit. How
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“When Your Body Changes the Plans
I had plans for this week. I was going to sit down and write several blog posts, get myself ahead again, and finally have a few Fridays scheduled so I
I Am Strong, but I Am Also Tired
People have told me for years that I’m strong. They tell me they don’t know how I do it. They say most people wouldn’t be able to handle everything I’ve
Why I Am Trying to Notice the Good While It Is Happening
Lately, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to recognize a good season of life only after it is already over. We look back at old pictures and suddenly
Finding My Voice While Writing Pieces of Me
When I first began writing Pieces of Me, I thought one of the hardest parts would be finding the words to describe everything I had lived through. Instead, the first
The Best Conversations Happen in the Truck
Some of the best conversations Nathan and I have ever had happen in the truck. Not sitting across from each other at dinner. Not during some carefully planned date night.
My Birthday
Yesterday was my birthday, and at some point during the day I found myself thinking about how differently I look at birthdays now than I probably did when I was
What I See When I Look at My Grown Sons
Sometimes I look at Cullin and Cooper and have a hard time wrapping my head around the fact that these two grown men are the same little boys who once
Finding Peace When Life Feels Uncertain
There are seasons when life feels fairly predictable. We have our routines, our plans, our people, and at least a general idea of what the next few months might look
What Becoming a Grandma Has Taught Me
I always knew becoming a grandma would be special, but I do not think I understood just how deeply it would affect me until Amara was born. Having my boys