For our 15 year anniversary several years ago, Matthew and I traded-in some hotel points and booked our first trip to Maui. The warm breeze, beautiful waters and scenic coast quickly told us we would be back again (…and again) (… and again) (…and ‘let’s go ahead and plan ‘Road to Hana’ for next year’s […]
As quickly as our house sold and I began boxing-up books and craft supplies, Ruthie started specifically praying we could move into an apartment. Based on her heart-felt conversations with God, I guess it shouldn’t have surprised me when the house we planned on moving into didn’t go through. You can imagine the SMILE on […]
For several years, Matthew’s had a strong desire to help other couples have a great marriage. His heart is to share the problems we’ve faced and offer the solutions that have improved our marriage! (Spoiler alert: God is the common denominator in ALL of these weeks!) We started this class a few weeks ago at […]
If me or my crew ever have a chance to take a trip, we’ll ALWAYS say “YES!” Even better when our final destination includes cousins, aunts, uncles, grandparents and a beautiful backyard to enjoy! Matthew’s the most talented dude I know! Matthew’s dad sends out a Bible verse everyday, but before he does, he takes […]
Normally, when my sister and I talk on the phone every day, our conversations are usually centered around something we’re cooking, somewhere we’re going or something too immature to share with anyone else. But there WAS one particular phone call with Hannah almost two years ago that I will ALWAYS remember. I asked her how […]
The dirt road was rocky and the Georgia air was exactly as you’d expect in late late Spring- hot and humid. Despite the dust and heat, my mom and I eagerly pulled the straw baskets out of the car as we began sizing-up the rows and rows of beautiful, red strawberries that were calling out […]
The idea of JOY is absolutely fascinating to me. I’ve had wonderful seasons where I experienced true JOY every single day. I’ve also had seasons where I was numb; yet terrified I would never, ever feel joy again. I’ve had times when I’ve allowed comparison to steal my joy. Ironically enough, I’ve also witnessed many […]