Category: My Story

  • Reflecting On 2013

    Reflecting On 2013

    At the end of every year since I began blogging I like to reflect on all that happened from January to December. This gives me perspective as I remember the things I experienced, while providing you with some highlights just in case you missed anything on the blog throughout the year. 2011 and 2012 were…

  • 10 Things I Love About My Husband

    10 Things I Love About My Husband

    This year, for each of my kids’ birthdays, I wrote a list of things I love about them, according to their ages. My oldest turned ten, my middle daughter turned eight, and my son turned five. I wrote ten, eight and five things I love about them. I have been reading through Women Living Well by Courtney Joseph. In it,…

  • Living With Thyroid Problems

    Living With Thyroid Problems

    Earlier this year I shared with you the news that I was struggling with postpartum anxiety, induced after labor & delivery of my sweet baby boy.  To catch up with that article check it out: How Motherhood Has Changed My Body & My Marriage Just a few short months after I gave birth my body…

  • A Baby Dedication Poem

    A Baby Dedication Poem

    On February 2nd, 2013 my husband and I dedicated our son Eliott to the Lord.  Among family and friends we committed to raising our son according to God’s ways!  Below is the dedication ceremony notes from our pastor and friend, Bill Heydorn, including the commitments we vowed to and a baby dedication poem that we…

  • Reflecting On 2012

    Reflecting On 2012

    This year has been one of the most rewarding and fulfilling years of my life! In January my husband and I celebrated our 5th Wedding Anniversary. We reminisced over the first 5 years of our marriage and chatted about what we hope to see in our future.  Spending quality time with my husband and communicating…

  • Baby Birth Story – Introducing Eliott James

    Baby Birth Story – Introducing Eliott James

    On November 7th 2012 my life changed forever!  I woke up early from an excruciating headache – the kind that prevents one from lifting their head off of their pillow.  With my expected due date being November 8th all I could think was I hope I do not go into labor with this headache!  I…