Do you ever have one of those years?  You know what I mean, one of those years that left an impression on you that cannot be erased and will someday have a nickname like, “the year I was pregnant”, “the year I got married”, “the year my cousin died”, “the year I lost my job”, or even “the year I got sick.”  There are just years that fundamentally change your life.  I remember the year I became a mom like it was yesterday.  I was a young mom, and yet as soon as the doctor hand

It’s Thanksgiving. I’m so thankful and greatful for so many things. I’m thankful for: I’m greatful for a man that supports me, encourages me, frequently makes me uncomfortable and kicks my butt to be better. This year has been full of transition and grace. God answers prayers…leads…guides…hears. A car that starts everytime I attempt to start it. My girls who’s support is unconditional and disturbingling freeing. My girls provide a sense of strength and power that I don’t

Last night I did something that I have been preparing for for almost two decades. Two decades of hard, daily preparation full of mental agility, real life preparatory experiences, and praying that God’s grace would cover the holes. Last night, I helped my oldest daughter move out. I packed things into a truck, drove down to a new house and helped her unload pieces of her old world into the presence of her new world. Last night I saw my baby girl become an adult. I know th