BLESSED BEYOND EXHAUSTION
Y’all. Will fall ever get here? I was looking forward to the cool Tennessee weather but so far, it has been a huge disappointment. Here are a few things I’m loving as I wait for the cool temps. The Quest: This Bible study by Beth Moore is unlike anything she’s ever written. Her usual studies are filled with lengthy homework (which I actually love, by the way) and deep dives into…
Many of you know about our son Jonah’s autism diagnosis and the many struggles we’ve had over the past few years. You can read about some of our raw emotions and some of his past behaviors here. Peter and I, along with family and friends, have prayed and prayed for the Lord to heal Jonah. And last week we were given proof that this is exactly what He is doing.…
Recently I was having an in-depth discussion with Jonah about the miracles of Jesus. He is six years old, and quite possibly the most literal person I’ve ever met. We were discussing the miracle of Jesus walking on water and Jonah kept mentioning how awesome it would be to walk on water like Peter did. And as he so duly noted, “We might need Crocs for that!” As we discussed…
What is your goal for your home and family? Have you ever given any thought to that question? I am notorious for having goals and dreams and then not following through. Just ask my husband and he could probably make a list a mile long of all the things I’ve started and not finished. I get super excited about a new exercise plan or a new chore chart system or…
Over the next couple weeks, I am going to be sharing with you what I’ve been learning through some recent books that have been published. And for the record, although I was provided with an advanced reader copy, I do not get any sort of monetary compensation for promoting these books. I just love them and want you to love them too! It’s no secret that our family has…
Well, we’ve all survived our first month of school. We’re exhausted, just like every other family, but we are sort of finally getting into a routine. Here are a few of my favorite things this month. Stitch Fix: Ok, so here’s the deal. I signed up for Stitch Fix several years ago when it first came out and I wasn’t super impressed. But because I have recently returned to work…
In the busyness, I feel exhausted. In the chaos, I feel stressed. I wonder if I will be able to manage everything and everybody. And I worry. I worry if my children are getting what they need from me. I worry that I’m not being patient enough with my husband. I worry if I’m enough. But then it happens. After a hurried morning of searching for shoes and breaking…
Hey, everybody! We are getting ready for the “Apoco-Eclipse 2017” here in Clarksville, TN, and I keep thinking things are about to get a little crazy around here. I believe they are estimating our city will be overflowing with close to half a million people hanging out to watch the 2 minute excitement, but so far, I haven’t noticed any mass crowding… As we look forward to this once-in-a-lifetime event,…
Tears stream down my face, soaking my shirt, as I make the thirty minute commute to work. As I attempt to reign in my emotions, my mind replays the struggles of the morning. The memory of Vivienne’s little arms clinging to my waist as she begged me not to leave – it haunts me. My concerns associated with Jonah as he struggles to obey classroom rules – it fills me…
Today our children here in Clarksville will begin another school year. It’s hard to believe that summer is officially over and we will soon begin the routines of school and homework and football games and after school activities. Rushed meal times and exhaustion will be the rulers of the day. I love the schedule and order that school brings but the chaos and rush I could do without. All three…