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It took me six years to become a mom, and six more before I gave birth. Yet all along the way I found blessings. 

God has been faithful despite heartache, loss, and disappointments. I would not change a thing, and even feel that my infertility was a blessing. Now I am a mom of two girls twelve years apart. 

"Man makes his plans, but the Lord determines his steps." And I thank the Lord everyday that He does, for his timing and his plans are infinitely better than my own. 

I Want to No Longer Be a Slave to Fear

Nothing has stunted my personal growth more than fear: fear of failure, fear of rejection, fear of the opinions of others. I have had big dreams that I dismissed because I was paralyzed by fear. I refuse to let fear rule my life any longer. I want to make an impact on this world, but the only way I can do that is to cast my fears and follow what God has planted in my heart. Go where God is leading me and have faith that He is all I need. Read more... 

6 Things I Learned Because Life Stunk

My life verse has always been Proverbs 16:9, because I often have felt that life has never gone as I had planned. There have been many losses I have experienced, especially in my infertility journey that caused me to need to turn to the Lord. Yet, I recognize, not only have these hurts and pains caused me to turn to God, but has catapulted me in my spiritual, emotional, and personal growth. It is because of the moments that hurt and the moments that seemed to paralyze me that created the person I am today. Read more... 

Why Should You Read Kind Is the New Classy

Too often I am quick to assume certain things about a person solely based on their status. Unfortunately, I assumed certain things about Candace Cameron Bure and the quality of her book based on the one fact that she was a celebrity. I was very impressed as I read her book and realized that she has a sincere faith in Christ and has chosen the profession of acting because she feels that is where God has called her to be. I found her book inspiring and a great Christian testimony. Read more... 

A Real Danger of Social Media and Search Engines

As everyone has joined the world of technology, few remain below the radar. Through the use of search engines and social media, we are revealing more about ourselves to complete strangers than we share with some of our closer friends. We need to be more aware of what we post online and understand what we are revealing about apparent innocuous searches. Read more... 

5 Tips to Teaching Your Child Responsibility

Millennials are thought to be irresponsible and lazy, but it doesn't have to be that way. As this next generation grows, it is our responsibility to teach them responsibility. As my oldest daughter is in her teens, I am often told how responsible and mature she is. These are five areas that I have been very intentional in teaching her responsibility. Read More...  
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