When Answed Prayer Requires More
She had been declining for years, but Papa Rollo's death unveiled the true state of her mental health and for as sharp as she had been for over 80 years, the disease quickly took it’s toll. There had been signs…
No More Faking Fine
It was like a punch to the gut. Once upon a time we would’ve discussed big purchases like this yet he hadn’t bothered to ask me. They were boots for work, but I knew the price tag and we didn’t…
Wholehearted
I’m reaching with my whole heart. It’s not a practice unto perfection, it’s a reach toward Him. “Trust GOD from the bottom of your heart; don’t try to figure out everything on your own. Listen for GOD ’s voice in…
Pressing Pause
Waiting is oftentimes, the scariest, toughest part of our human struggle. We can be reminded of our battles won in the past and embrace the assurance of our eternal victory, but sometimes the worst place between hoped for victories, is…
Letting Go So They Can Grow
There was a deadly shooting across the street from my kids’ school on their first day back this year. Sadly, I’m not being dramatic. Embarrassingly enough, I once debated about sending them to school full-time, because of the constant exposure…
August Wisdom
This month’s #proverbsforlifephotographer is a dear friend who was the hairdresser for my wedding day and is still the one who knows best how to cut my, now, graying hair. She (@carangela) is a real gem & incredibly loyal to…
Spirit, Mind and Body
I’m so excited to keep the conversation going about “strength training” with your kids! It’s not easy, but with some intentional planning, I do believe we can look back on these years and celebrate how much we learned together. If…
It’s a Practice
If you’ve been on a soul time journey with me, I’m excited to continue the conversation with you! You might enjoy reading this without it’s companion email, but it all might make more sense if you’ve read the original soul…
16 Hours in the Car Without Electronics (or tranquilizers!)
*This first appeared on Simply Wholehearted I’m so excited to keep the conversation going about road tripping with kids! It’s not easy, but with some intentional planning I do believe we can look back on those adventures with fondness. If…
Staying Connected (and sane : ) ) this Summer
Here's the newest calendar I've put together for Simply Wholehearted. It's a July Calendar filled with 31 activities, affirmation statements or questions to use with the 5-15 minutes you want to make more meaningful with your kids. No matter…