We survived.  We survived 2019 without our Gianna. I don’t know how, and I hate that we had to. But somehow by His strength alone, we managed to make it through A full calendar year without her squishes, or giggles, or lunch dates or dance parties or songs or adventures or school projects or nature... Continue Reading →

So, I have been wanting to put together a post sharing all the treasures of the books that I have been reading this year and had the opportunity to review! But, I have not gotten around to scrounging together these books and hunting them down from every corner of my home and kindle shelf! The... Continue Reading →

I grabbed this sweet shot yesterday as we were walking out of church with a sleeping Eviemira in her oldest sissy’s arms. A picture of such love and trust. I became overwhelmed because, in the same moment, I had a sobering flashback of walking through her orphanage a hot day in June, as a family,... Continue Reading →

I am currently sitting in my local Starbucks, writing...reading and making space for soul care. The introvert in me loves to hang out for hours making time to create. Many don't understand how I can get lost in a book, a blank page, or even song lyrics or a poem....by myself...for hours on end and... Continue Reading →

Exactly 8 years ago our lives were forever changed. We received the best Christmas present ever. I remember standing in that hot, sticky civil affairs room with my husband and oldest daughter, among many other waiting scared families, in what felt like one of the most broken, yet beautiful moments of our lives. We were... Continue Reading →

My Family just got home from watching the much anticipated Frozen 2 movie! It did not disappoint for many reasons and we truly loved it for all its breathtaking scenery, it's layers and depths of emotion, the devotion and faithfulness of the characters to each other, and, of course, the incredible MUSIC and the beloved,... Continue Reading →

Hi friends! I wanted to share an update on our tiny little superstar. She’s a miracle in so many ways and fiercely bonded! Such a gift! She’s simply amazing and wildly excited about her approaching “Elsa “ birthday and Christmas! She will be 4 but she’s tiny and wears 12/18 size clothes😂. She’s eating well... Continue Reading →

There is this incredible and mysterious place in California that both mystifies and fills me with wonder and awe. It is called Death Valley National Park. You're probably wondering why on earth a place with the name of "Death Valley" would be something that I would love....me a self-professed lover of all things creation, nature... Continue Reading →

I miss you. November is hard. Remembering the mountains. Remembering the miracles. 5 years ago you were having your heart completely reconstructed. A 10 hour surgery and a 2 month fight for life to make your heart new. God healed you and I miss celebrating with you over bed-side tea parties and big cups of... Continue Reading →

My Time-hop from 3 yrs ago popped up today and slayed me. Because I miss that. I miss that so very much. Those smiles we shared were so much lighter, more blissful and easier to come by before we shared the ugliness of bloody loss, and the deep trauma of burying the shell of our beautiful... Continue Reading →