Arms outstretched she reaches for Him. Her baby is finally here! She looks at him with love in her eyes and says “I love you so much, my dear!” Arms outstretched she encourages him as he takes his first steps with uncertainty. When he reaches her she applauds and embraces him very tightly. Arms outstretched …
I have been a coffee drinker since junior year of high school. Back then I loved it for the taste, and enjoyed getting the flavored iced coffees as a treat. But now as a mom, coffee is how I function. I still like mine pretty sweet, but if black coffee is the only option, I’m …
This morning I was looking on Instagram and saw a beautiful reflection by @alexandriaderose about how women give up their bodies for another through motherhood, just as Jesus did for us. Please go read it if you get the chance! When I read it, I was inspired. The women’s group I am a part of …
Hi everyone, happy Lent! It is hard to believe that it’s already Lent again. I feel like Lent last year kind of got thrown off by Covid-19. And while that was all happening, I also got thrown for another loop by finding out I was pregnant. Again. I had a plan for Lent. I was …
“The greatest love story of all time is contained in a tiny white Host.” Archbishop Fulton J Sheen Let’s talk about a love story. I know that Valentine’s Day is not a fun holiday for some people. Who needs to be reminded of romance, love, and happiness when you’re not in the same place? And …
Happy Thursday, everyone! I can’t believe that Valentine’s Day is this weekend. It kind of snuck up on me. If you find yourself falling behind on planning for it, then I have some ideas on what to do for your loved ones this year. One thing to keep in mind when trying to figure out …
I don’t know how many times I’ve heard “you’ve got your hands full!”. I know this phrase annoys some people, but I have never been bothered by it because I have 4 kids under 4 years old; I’m pretty busy every day. It is definitely an interesting sight to see my kids and I out …
Valentine’s day is coming up and I know there are varying opinions on the holiday. Some love it, some hate it or ignore it. Some choose to celebrate with friends while others choose to celebrate it with loved ones. As a military spouse, there is never a guarantee that I will be able to celebrate …
Hello and happy Saturday! Can you believe that January is almost over? Personally this month has felt long, but there has been a lot going on right now :D. Last year I had “sunshine” become my word for the year to help me focus on the positive aspects of life and remind me of my …
If you have been following along my blog posts, then you know that I have anxiety and depression that started during my pregnancy with Shiloh and continued on after she was born. Therapy has been helping and so has medication. However, there are still triggers that can cause my depression symptoms to take over, such …
