THANK YOU! You did this!This is how the children at the Compassion Project responded today when we told them we had brought Legos for them from all of you in the states! Your generosity did THIS!(Source: http://www.tumblr.com/) … Continue reading →

Hilarious Texts from Moms – mom.me

Hilarious Texts from Moms – mom.meThey may have smart phones, but they’re not always that tech savvy:  Here are some great texts from moms, courtesy of mom.me.  Enjoy … Continue reading →

There are certain places that always make me uncomfortable-tattoo parlors, hospitals, and craft stores. I don’t know why so many women LOVE craft stores!I don’t even know where to begin in those stores. I feel like an alien on a foreign planet when I’m there, but at the same time I weirdly feel the need to “blend in” as if I am totally comfortable and just finished my 200th pinterest project. It seems like a… … Continue reading →

Cat Heaven

Cat HeavenYou might not be able to read much of the site, but you’ll see into cat heaven. Er… cat heaven on earth. Er… #catlady … Continue reading →

We arrived safely in Haiti with Compassion International and have already met some amazing people here! We got to meet the local Compassion staff who are so thankful for your participation in child sponsorship! I was blown away by how hard they all work to keep you in contact with your sponsor child and make sure that they are well taken care of. Please consider changing a child’s life through sponsorship with Compassion International. http://www.compassion.com/sponsor_a_child/default.htm?referer=134540(Source:… … Continue reading →

When God’s Blessings Look Different Than You Imagined.

When God’s Blessings Look Different Than You Imagined.My cousins, Amber and Nate, have walked the difficult path of infertility the past few years. This was a journey that I knew nothing about until I heard their story, learned of their mourning, and understood their desire to adopt. God has since brought two beautiful children into their life through adoption. Amber shared in her blog how she wrestled with God over many things during their journey… … Continue reading →

Sometimes the most loving thing we can do is say no to somebody who hasn’t heard that word in way too long. If “no” is right, “no” is love. -Beth Moore … Continue reading →

Team Kate

Team KateIf you can make it through this post without getting misty-eyed, you might need to check your pulse. Dear ‘Daddy’, I don’t know your name but Kate called you ‘daddy’ for the entire flight last week and you kindly never corrected her.  In fact, you didn’t even flinch as you could probably tell that… … Continue reading →

for the weary…

I once heard a wise man say “God never promised us sleep…He promised us rest.  If you’re up because you can’t do either…might I suggest a familiar passage of the bible:  Psalm 23.  Here’s a little sum’ sum’ I’ve shared before, but it’s always good for a refresher:  Psalm 23: broken down for ya… The Lord is my Shepherd, That’s Relationship! I shall not want- That’s Supply! He maketh me to lie down in green… … Continue reading →

Dating When You Are Married? WHAT?!

Dating When You Are Married? WHAT?! I have always hoped that I could get out of the “dating world” once I got married. Dating can be expensive and time consuming, yet the author of this article argues that once you get married it should continue! I realized that I haven’t been viewing dating properly. Dating should be pursuing and winning each other’s hearts and that should not stop after marriage. This article provided a fresh… … Continue reading →