Miracles in the Pocket

Peering out the airplane window, all I could see was glaring, sear your eyes white. The morning sun stood high above miles and miles of clouds, completely obscuring the world below. With no real marker below to give away our speed, it felt as though we were floating. Were it not for the man crammed […]

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Not for the faint of heart

I walked in the door after a beautiful weekend away and kissed their sweet, sweaty faces. They’d been outside running, playing, relishing in all that is childhood. They looked like children who were having a grand old time. In short, they were filthy. So I suggested a shower. Crazy, right? I know!! Here’s the thing – […]

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Courageous Living

Today I am headed to Texas for a rather impromptu girl’s weekend with some of the women who are dearest and sweetest to me. We are going to attend dotMom together and spend an entire weekend laughing, maybe crying a bit, and all around encouraging one another in this thing called life. I’m learning new […]

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What I Miss Most About Homeschooling

Books. I miss reading good books with my kids – those exciting stories that suck you in and leave you breathless for more. I love reading to my kids. Did you know I was a musical theater major before switching to Professional Writing? Trust me – this Mama knows how to bring a book to life. […]

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Fasion Diva Birthday Party…on a budget

I love budget blogs. I love women who have the fortitude and mental strength to really think through where and how they spend money and who can save a dollar at every turn. I admire those women. Because I am not one of them. I work really hard at spending wisely. I do not make […]

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When your soul is not well

Necklace from Lisa Leonard Designs I sat in the front of his tiny boat, my hands gripped to the slippery sides with all the strength I could muster. Huddled beneathe a plastic tarp, I looked at all their faces for some sign that told me it was okay to panic. We were all being brave, […]

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The End is Nigh…

If we were dating, I would tell you it’s not you, it’s me. I would hold your hand and tell you that we’re not breaking up – I just need a little space. I need some me-time. That’s what I would say if we were dating. Friends, I am *thisclose* to finishing my book. The […]

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I’m all out of awesome

I had two great posts rolling through my head today. Seriously, they were so good. They were sure to have you rolling on the floor in laughter (ROFL?) (NO!) You would definately laugh out loud. (LOL?) (*groan* PLEASE NO!) It’s just too bad I can’t remember what they were. No kidding. I had two entire […]

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When God Says Dream Bigger

As the dust of a fallen dream begins to settle and my heartache quells a bit, I find myself at a crossroad. I look to my left and to my right and there are options. One of the roads is easier than others. It’s paved and smooth. This road is lined with vibrant green grass […]

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Princess for a day

My sweet baby girl turned seven on Saturday. SEVEN! As in no longer six. *sigh* She is currently at the perfect age for all things Disney Princess, so I decided that this was the time to make her a Princess for a Day. So my mom and I packed a giddy little girl up and […]

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