If you've been annoyed by the sudden influx of my posts regarding health and fitness topics, and you clicked on the link to my blog, you're likely curious as to the reasoning behind it. So, let's jump in. We'll start with a few facts about myself: 1.) I strongly dislike salespeople. 2.) I struggle worrying what …
God gave them more than they could handle.
"God won't give you more than you can handle!" Christians and non-Christians alike tend to cling to statements like these. It sounds good, it looks good in a frame, on a bookmark or coffee cup, and most importantly, it makes us feel good. It gives us confidence that we have the ability to overcome no …
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The Hardest Coach I Ever Had
Texas high school girls' basketball officially starts season practices this week. I remember the smell of the season well...the anticipation, the adrenaline, the competition. Accompanying all of those memories is the man who proved to be the most challenging coach I ever had. My father. I remember growing up and hearing other kids my age …
Your Husband is not your child.
One of the pastors at our church spoke these words this past Sunday as he addressed wives during part of his sermon. Your husband is not your child. Now, this is a simple statement with which most of us would probably agree. Of course our husbands are not our children. I think I even nodded …
Dear Future Daughter-in-law…
Dear Future Daughter-in-law, It may seem strange to be writing a letter to you right now. After all, B is barely a year old, and I know I am not promised to see him live even another day. I know it's possible that you don't exist and that he will never marry. But I know …
Cloth Diapering in the Lives of 4 Babies
When it comes to cloth diapering, it can be easy to get overwhelmed quickly. There are so many options and possible combinations. Rather than attempt to explain every kind of cloth diaper (I contemplated it), I thought it would be fun to give you a glimpse into the cloth diapering lives of four different babies. …
Postpartum Thoughts: A Friend’s Input on Breastfeeding
I hope from time to time to be able to share some thoughts directly from some friends and other mothers. This is one of those occasions. Emily is a dear friend who encouraged me during those first difficult weeks of breastfeeding. Pictured below is Emily, her husband Ky, and their son Jackson. This photograph was …
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Postpartum Thoughts: What I wish I’d paid attention to concerning breastfeeding
"Isn't it sweet?" My Mom poised this question to me as I nursed my newborn. Although I nodded my head and replied with a weak "yes," I felt quite the contrary to my response. Sweet was not the word I quite had in mind. Painful? Ouch! Difficult? Yes! Exhausting? Terribly! With this post I simply …
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Postpartum Thoughts: Whose life is this?
Whose life is this? I have no independence. When is there time to exercise or drink a cup of coffee or even finish a bowl of cereal? I might as well not even wear a shirt since this kid wants to nurse so often. My schedule suddenly revolves around naps and feedings. And I thought …
Postpartum Thoughts: Battling Baby Blues
Baby blues. I heard the term multiple times while pregnant. I won't struggle with that, I arrogantly thought. That just isn't my personality. Then I had a baby after 33 hours of labor. And that baby was rushed back to the hospital following a choking spell. Emotions? What do you think? There are endless variations as …
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