The new year has not been kind to us so far. As 2019 was coming to a close, I was feeling so hopeful for 2020, but so far, it’s been rough. As most of you may know, Jeff has Cystic Fibrosis. He does not like to talk about his health but has felt like he … Continue reading (not so) Happy New Year
Just a little recap of how my year of being 31 went! 1. WALL CLIMB – Yes! My friend and I went wall climbing one afternoon and it was so great!! 2. PADDLEBOARDING – Yes! I was able to rent a paddleboard and went out onto a lake for an hour and had such a … Continue reading 31st Birthday Goals Results!
This is infertility. All of the pills, injections, appointments, travel plans, medical costs, emotional highs and lows, etc., and still have empty arms. It’s National Infertility Awareness Week and 1 in 8 couples will struggle with infertility. 1 in 4 will experience pregnancy loss. Infertility and pregnancy loss sucks in such a deep and raw … Continue reading NIAW
Last week was Jeff’s birthday. I’ve often dreamt of giving him a newborn oiler’s onesie as I show him a positive pregnancy test. Last week, my *monthly* did not come. It felt real to me. I was mentally preparing to fight the antenatal depression that I expected would come. Though Jeff was skeptical, we calculated … Continue reading 6 days
The Hobbit by J.R.R. Tolkien One of my teachers read The Hobbit out loud to my class in high school and back then, it seemed interesting enough, but I didn’t really give it a second thought. Until I watched the three Hobbit movies. After watching and enjoying the movies, I knew I wanted to give … Continue reading Book Review: The Hobbit
Eyes Wide Open by Ted Dekker I would like to preface this review by letting you know that this was the first book I have ever read of Ted Dekker as well as the first book I’ve read in this genre. I finished reading this book last night, and I have to say, I’m still … Continue reading Book Review: Eyes Wide Open
One year ago today I woke up with two babies in my womb and the tiniest sliver of frayed hope, and would end up going to bed cold and empty. Jeff and I had a different post planned for today. It is written and proofed in whole, but for some reason I am scared to … Continue reading January 7, 2018….
I know it sounds extreme…But last year, it was 100% true. ⚠️ trigger warning After years of waiting and trying and after a heartbreaking miscarriage, a career change, a lay-off, health issues and a rocky relationship with God we were pregnant from our second embryo adoption transfer. Joy and elation were short-lived, however when I … Continue reading Christmas saved my life
Murder on the Orient Express by Agatha Christie This is the first Agatha Christie novel I have ever read AND the first murder mystery I have ever read! So! The story line idea was good. A train full of strangers and a Belgian detective head into a blizzard when the journey is abruptly halted by … Continue reading Book Review: Murder on the Orient Express
– REDEMPTION STORY TUESDAY – Guest Writer: Mandi I love hearing how God can redeem some of the darkest moments in our life to bring healing, and Mandi’s story definitely radiates God’s glory. April 12, 2005 is a day permanently etched in my memory. It was absolutely, without question, the worst day of … Continue reading Mandi’s Redemption Story
Infertility and waiting on God 