Today was an incredible day! My best friend Amy, from Texas, has been on a trek across half the country with her two boys, Eli (3 1/2) and Ari (2). They’ve been driving for two days now, taking their time,…

This past week I went to Knoxville to stay with my dad and stepmom. Corey has been in the Dominican Republic for the week, leading a group from our church. At first when we planned this trip for him I…

I really want to write a blog about all of the good things going on right now. All of the cute moments, all of the little victories, all of the things I’m loving… but quite frankly, today has been a…

I’ve been overwhelmed at the response to yesterday’s blog both here and on Facebook!! It seems there are a plethora of us out there who prefer open honesty! I’m so thankful for all the mothers-to-be who encourage me and all…

Anne Lamott is my current hero. I don’t know anything about her except for one book: Operating Instructions. It’s her journal about her son’s first year and her struggles as a single parent. It’s good writing, but there’s one marvelous…