When I share my story about my life and career path, I almost always share the first time I remember falling in love with writing. I was in third grade in Mrs. Beach’s class. I wrote a story for fun about how a cow got loose in my suburban neighborhood. And thus set in motion …
Don’t live life in fear
on Monday, January 14, 2019
How I’m learning to stop letting fear hold me back Since I was about 8 years old, my favorite Bible verse has been Isaiah 41:10: While I’ve grown to the love the entire verse for different reasons, the first part of that verse — “So not fear, for I am with you” — has always …
What a dog taught me about anxiety
on Friday, January 11, 2019
Last weekend, my husband went out of town with his parents for a funeral. Since the kiddos and I were staying home, we kept my in-laws’ dog while they were away. Their dog was a littermate of our beloved dog who passed away from cancer in 2016. I always love having a furry friend around. …
Pamper yourself without breaking the bank!
on Wednesday, January 9, 2019
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Happy World Introvert Day!
on Wednesday, January 2, 2019
Today is World Introvert Day! Usually at least one or two of my friends will share this information with me each January 2, because it’s no secret that I’m an introvert. I’d guess most of us introverts are excited to celebrate today individually in our own homes. (Ha!) While information about introverts abounds way more …
Looking back to look forward
on Friday, December 28, 2018
What I learned in 2018 and what I’m looking forward to in 2019 In just a couple of days, 2018 will be history and we will be in 2019. I’m looking forward to the new year. 2018 was far from perfect and had its fair share of hurts and disappointments, but it also held some …
Mom brain overload
on Monday, December 10, 2018
I’ve heard of pregnancy brain and how sometimes your brain fails while you’re pregnant. And it’s true. It happened to me a couple of times. I’ve also heard of mommy brain and how sometimes your brain fails while you have babies and are sleep-deprived (and on into, well, forever!). But, there’s also what I call …
What I learned from not wearing lipstick for a week
on Wednesday, December 5, 2018
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8 ways to cope when holidays are hard
on Monday, November 19, 2018
Thanksgiving is coming up later this week. It can be a time filled with family and good food. But, it can also be a time filled with aching hearts and shattered dreams. Oftentimes, it’s a mix of both. You may be heartbroken over some things, yet work to enjoy the time with the family or …
Let’s stay in touch! 7 easy ways to connect with Families with Grace
on Saturday, November 10, 2018
Connect with Families with Grace through email. The Families with Grace mailing list is an awesome way to stay up-to-date on the latest posts as well as get some exclusive content! As soon as you sign up, in fact, you get my awesome tip sheet with 10 easy ways you can start living as a …