For those seeking ideas and inspiration, as well as love and hope to keep moving forward.
I was really hoping this post would be my first vlog (video blog) but I failed miserably at shooting and editing, so although you can't see her beautiful face and hear it in her voice, Emily Blomme's story is nothing short of inspiring and incredible! To say I love and respect the heck out of … Continue reading A Year Without
This is about you. I see the light in you and I want to honor it. No strings attached. If you have a fear, concern, or pain you want to let go, check out the Honor Box I created. We all have tough times, bad days, stressful moments. Most of us have been taught to … Continue reading The Honor Box – Action Required
I feel you. Strong, resilient, and full of power. Also fragile, soft, and weak. You have endured pain. You have suffered. You have been beaten. Taken for granted. Pushed to the limit. You have been loved. Held and comforted. Familiar with peace and joy. Felt fully alive. Overflowed with energy. I feel the dichotomies. The … Continue reading We Are One
God compelled a friend to put this book in my hands at exactly the right time on my life journey. "Love Warrior" struck me so deeply that I feel compelled to share excerpts of the book with you. In the spirit of being real and loved. I have lived most of my life as two … Continue reading Real love and real pain
A small group of girlfriends were playing euchre. The game was new to some of us, so we were learning, teasing, and having fun. I've never been one to play a game just for fun...I am always playing to win. I know...it is a sickness as you will learn in this post. As the game … Continue reading I broke…again
It's stark white for miles. Even the trees appear frozen. The purity of the snow gives me peace. It's so plain. A clean canvas. A chance to start over. All I hear is birds and then silence. No one around for miles. Just me with my thoughts and my boots. And so I walk. Drudging … Continue reading Friendspirit
I write this from a remote cabin with a small group of girlfriends. We are taking time to slow down. To nourish and replenish those parts of ourselves we rarely make time for, our spirits. Our bags full of books, journals, food, yoga mats and wine. Free schedules to learn, explore, be in the quiet … Continue reading Finding rest and ruin
How did I get here? I reflect on this question often. From a small town in Nebraska, how did I get to Cedar Rapids, Iowa. To this place? To this day? Where I am happier and more at peace than I ever dreamed was possible? The path was not straight or clear. I moved here for … Continue reading How did I get here?
I can't live life alone. I often find myself feeling like I need to do something, but I don't know what to do or how to do it. There are times in life we need to act, and times in life we need to surrender. I play a part and God plays a part in … Continue reading Rooted in Reason
"Why haven't you done it yet?" my friend asked politely. I had a choice. I could make all the excuses piling up in my head, or I could save us both time and say, "Doesn't matter. How do I make it happen now?" Instead of wasting any breath on the reasons I haven't, we spent the … Continue reading No More Excuses
Grit, Gratitude, and Grace 