I think I’ve got my head in the sand. I was reading an update from The Culture Translator (if you don’t receive their emails, I highly recommend them), that this year, parents are spending roughly $586 per child, according to the New York Post. And that’s DOWN from last year. Um, come again? I understand…
As we made our way down the familiar path to school for back-to-school night last night, I couldn’t help but think how we even got to this point and how we are at the brink of another school year! Dan and I were talking about what our summer looked like and it was filled with…
Screams and shouts have burst through our windows a few too many times the past two weeks as the Olympic games have had us on the edge of our seats, cheering on the USA. Way too many late nights have occurred as our daughter reminded me, “Mom, this only happens every 4 years!” One of…
If you love Lysa TerKeurst, well she has come out with a NEW devotional called, “Clear Mind, Peaceful Heart“. What lies heaviest on your heart as you lay your head on your pillow? Are paralyzing fear and anxiety stealing tomorrow’s peace? Listen to this invitation from Jesus: “Come to me, all you who are weary…
This past weekend, Mazy and I did a little mommy/daughter trip to the Mackinaw area. For those who aren’t familiar with the area, this place is iconic for the 5 mild suspension bridge that spans between the upper and lower peninsulas of Michigan and also has a dreamy island nestled to the right of the…
I thought I had it all figured out. I thought after college I would work at an inner city ministry center, have lots of kids, and just live the life I always dreamed of. Well, if you know me, you see how that went! Actually I did work at an inner city ministry as a…
