God’s Promise: We’re Having a Baby
If you know our story, you know our road to parenthood wasn’t easy. We had beautiful moments like our amazing adoption story and giving birth after years of infertility. Yet, we also had gut-wrenching moments like losing our daughter, Journey Faith. What I’ve learned in this season is that sometimes your story doesn’t play out […]
I’m a Mom Because of a Birth Mother
As an adoptive mom, Birth Mother’s Day holds a special place in my heart. It’s a day to honor the courageous women who made the selfless decision to place their children for adoption and who gave my family the greatest gift we could ever receive. On this day, I am filled with gratitude for the […]
Are you Making “You” a Priority?
Women’s Month: Are you making “YOU” a priority? March is Women’s History Month! We are celebrating how amazing we are. We are focused on self-care and intentionally creating the life we don’t need a vacation from. Can I be transparent? The last two weeks were a struggle for me, both mentally and physically. I literally […]
Prayer and Dream Journal
After losing my daughter, Journey, I struggled with believing in God. I’ve felt stuck in the “season of the unknown” and needed a glimmer of hope about where to go from here. Prayer and journaling helped walk me through the most challenging time in my life. I created the Journey of Faith: Prayer and Dream […]
Toxic Positivity: Why We Should Stop Saying Everything Happens For a Reason.
You’ve heard the statements. And, like me, you’ve probably used them and still do. You thought you were doing well by the person, giving them hope, and alleviating their pain. The irony is you may not have even believed the statements but said them out of social norm and habit. After all, you meant well. […]