My 27th Year – Joy & Growing Pains

It was a year for growing pains. For getting the wind knocked right out of me. It was our best garden season ever. It was giving birth and the story of it being filled with God's presence, power, and wonderfully woven work. It was Heidi growing with the flowers. And me too. It was feeling… Continue reading My 27th Year – Joy & Growing Pains

Son, I Don’t Want to Forget

It was magic. And poetry. Everything lovely. And though last year was wild in its change and surprises, this moment was so quiet and special. We were in our newly renovated home. It was evening and nearing your bedtime. I was in your room, not even half-finished in decor, but I made sure to have… Continue reading Son, I Don’t Want to Forget

When a Lot *Doesn’t* Happen in a Year

Haven't we all said it? Or hoped it? Or desperately wished it to be so? "Well, a lot can happen in a year!" But what if it doesn't? Or doesn't feel like it does? How do we watch friends and family go by without us? Survive another night feeling left behind or afraid of being… Continue reading When a Lot *Doesn’t* Happen in a Year

I’m Having Another Baby (a very unpoetic piece)

Summer found me excited for my son's first birthay, refreshing the ole podcast, and dusting off my email list which has been off it's game since late 2019! I sent two whole emails this summer with the intent to send more and then. . . I found out I was pregnant again. What?! As for… Continue reading I’m Having Another Baby (a very unpoetic piece)