Nothing can adequately prepare you for the death of a loved one. We go about our day with a common understanding that nothing is promised, but never stop to really think about what that entails. In an instant all that we love, all that we have grown to…
There are many reasons why I am joyful of being a mother, and I have compiled a short list of some of the reasons. There are hundreds more, as I’m sure other mothers would argue, but here are some that have really made me realize the pure joys…
As a woman, I know what attracts me to a man, but I didn’t know what men found attractive in women until I did some research. Now, I’m not totally clueless to some of the reasons, as I was once single myself, and now my husband shows me…
This is my go-to meal. It’s healthy, easy to make and doesn’t require hours and hours laboring over a hot stove. Instructions: In a medium saucepan, combine quinoa and spices (as directed) in water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and cover. Cook until water…
For as long as I can remember, people have been asking my twin sister and I what it’s like being a twin. I’ve expected questions over the years, but thought they’d become less stupid and the frequency in which we received them would go down. We both were…
I don’t like change. I never have. I have prayed about my new journey for weeks now and it’s clear that this new journey is not only necessary, but it’s an amazing opportunity with an amazing company. I wasn’t necessarily looking for a change, but it found me. It’s…
When one get married, most people don’t think about whether or not they’ll have problems starting a family. It’s our God-given right to reproduce and create our offspring, right? So why do 1 in 8 couples experience infertility? Why are some people cursed with that journey while others have…
I’ll be the first to admit that I had no business dating someone who was thirty. I was a 22 year old college student who liked to consider herself unemotionally attached following a heart-breaking break-up. I wasn’t interested in dating. I worked two part time jobs on top…
Memorial Day holds such a special place in my heart, because for the entirety of my life I have been surrounded by those who have served or are currently serving in our military. I have seen many go to fight and defend our freedom, but few return. Too…