It was that time of year again. Christmas!! Which meant someone was gonna get a white elephant gift from me. The thing of it though was I had already pretty much packed our entire apartment in preparation to move, and the only thing I could give up was a treasure I loved. I even thought […]

“I have a gift for the girls!” A sweet text I received that made my already anxious heart even more anxious.  Sigh… “But we don’t have room, they have enough toys, she already has one….” Thinking and reasoning my way out of a gift because I felt overwhelmed and didn’t want to be a hoarder.  […]

“Mommy, can I paint?” This question was repeated at least 10x and the same response was given. “Yes, just wait please.” When I was finally able to get to a place where they could paint, I instructed the kids to have a seat at the table. Did they sit down? Nope. I told them to […]

Today marks 10 yrs that I took a huge leap of faith, leaving everything thing I’d ever known behind, to start a new life in Texas. I’d never been to Texas, I only knew two people (whom I’d only known for 6 months) moving here, with $600 in my pocket. Not knowing exactly what I […]

After venting to Zachary about something I didn’t understand, I did what I should have done to begin with; I talked to God. I placed a demand on my Heavenly Father. I’m your daughter and you are my good Father. I know you want to bless me and I want to receive the blessings you […]

Because I’m such a picky eater, I’m always nervous when I’m invited to dinner or a catered party. This event was no different; it was my husband’s staff Christmas party. I prayed on the way, “Lord, please let them have something there I can eat. I’m hungry.” You see, our day was full of running […]