These words were spoken over me not too long ago. Have you ever told someone: “I’m so sorry that had to happen to you” or “That should never have happened to you”? These words were spoken over me not too long ago. My winter holidays were overshadowed by an individual’s lack of judgment. And while…

Who knew it could be considered grieving? A beautiful mama I follow on Instagram shared about a grief that comes when expecting the next child. She’s expecting her fourth. Yes, grief. I never would have thought to put it that way. But how spot on. At some point, an expecting mom realizes that her baby…

I have found the best recipe to make from scratch! For a few years I’ve baked for crowds (40+ sometimes) and have blended my share of box mixes. I’ve made an habit of replacing the water with milk, the oil for melted butter, and adding our special vanilla. This from-scratch recipe–which was as simple as…

Ever wondered what is a precipitous delivery? Now you’ll know. I didn’t need to look to know. Can you see her head? The dispatcher on the line asked Chris. She’s COMING!! I gasped before a groan traveled up my belly and throat, and I braced through another excruciating contraction. Then I pushed with all my…