The other day I had a friend who manages social media ask me if I had a quick story of a parenting fail that I wanted to share on her work account. Coincidently, the previous night I had had a fail... My mom often tells me that my family is a bit chaotic. I mean, perhaps sometimes I get her point but I actually like stability and predictability. I also happened to marry someone that is the … [Read more...]
I attend a lovely church but I was unable to attend one Sunday yet one of my staff members attended and with his attendance he brought back a powerful story and message that was told in five words. I love this particular staff member dearly, and while he is the whimsical opposite of myself in almost every way imaginable, the Holy Spirit has faithfully used him in my life time and time again to … [Read more...]
He's 4, my mighty one. and already he carries too heavy of a burden as a special needs sibling. He's perceptive and reads situations and emotions better than most adults. He loves his brother and already has taken on the emotional weight of being a helper and protector. Don't misunderstand. He is so very normal too. He loves, laughs, fights (way too much...) and yells at his brother … [Read more...]
Today, I'm raising my mug from the original Starbucks in Seattle that has a k-cup of freshly brewed pikes place roast in it. Cheers! To you who are a walking cliche without realizing it. When you leave the house on casual Fridays in skinny jeans, Tom's shoes, a cool thrift store shirt, hipster glasses, vintage jewelry (with a story), and hair perfectly disheveled with your earbud … [Read more...]
