My oldest is started Kindergarten yesterday! Oh my gosh, where did the time go? My baby is a going to school all day. I can’t believe it. My mind is blown and sad all at the same time. It felt like yesterday, I was holding her in my arms. The first summer wrapping up and […]
Today is my last day of summer break. I go back into the teaching world for my second year as a teacher, my first full-time year. This is new to me. I am learning to work full-time with two girls. I have one going into kindergarten this year and one entering her second year in […]
Why am I a marathoner? Why did I choose this marathon? This marathon is awesome! This is my second time running the Chicago Marathon. I loved running downtown with all the people cheering me on. It was amazing to see everyone holding signs for their loved ones. My mom and sister came with me that […]
My husband looked straight at me with concern in his eyes and said “You just have a grumpy look on your face.” It was true. I was tired, short with the kids and my mood had been off the rails. I could not put my finger on what was happening. I was grumpy, moody and […]
Fundraising has been a humbly experience for me. This post is not about asking for more money or promoting my online donation. This blog is about the experience of relying on others and God. Africa had been on my heart since Bella was around a year old. I have had a heart for other nations […]
Where to begin this blog? I am leaving for Kenya in June. Many things come into play during this current season. This is one of the worst seasons of my life to pack up during the summer and go on a mission trip. Why you ask? I am a part-time, first year, English/Literature teacher. What […]
Beware of Christians caught my attention right away on Netflix. This documentary is about four college age young men on a journey through Europe. It is a five-week journey throughout Europe is to find and live like Jesus. The young men find in each country something to focus on in their interviews. For example, in Germany, […]
New Year’s Eve is upon us. This is the time of year where everyone is making their resolutions, goals, and solutions to the new year. You may be thinking: ” This year will be different.” or ” I am a not going to repeat that mistake again this year”. My question to this new year […]
I am a strong-willed, spit-fire, five foot nothing and weigh about as much as a minute. When my husband left for Dallas for a small trip. I thought I got this, no big deal. What I failed to realize how God had designed our marriage and us as a family. Our family just doesn’t work […]
Christmas Season has started. At least in our home it has. The Christmas tree is up, our presents for the most part are bought and we are ready. Yes, its only November. Here is the kicker, how many of us are this ready for Christmas? Why do we Celebrate Christmas? For us, it’s the birth […]
Life is a marathon 