At the start of this past summer season, I set out on a mission to inflate all the pool floats. In years’ past I would neglect this job, and I did not want to make that same mistake again. Before,... Continue Reading →
...my husband, Brandon, seeing my statue-like-state, came over and asked me if I wanted him to go first. Yep, that was exactly what I needed. Someone to go ahead of me, to step first into the area, to make a path for my feet to follow, a focal point to keep my eyes on, instead of the fear gripping me in place....
This post is by my friend, Beth, and is the first ever guest blogger here! Beth and I met in college at The University of Georgia. She is married, and has two children, Noah and Hope. Below is a story she shared on her Facebook page and it resonated with me in such a big way. I loved the simplicity of the message, the photos, and that it was a message taught by children......
I am a wall calendar kind of girl. Each year, I love picking out my next wall calendar and deciding what theme it will be. This year, as I had both calendars sprawled out on the kitchen island, perched on a bar stool transferring the dates and events...
In those times where even my best efforts do not affect the outcome, or when there is nothing I can physically do to make things better, there is Jesus. Throughout these past weeks, Jesus found his way to me, as he has proven himself faithful to do over and over.
My son's surgery was made easier when the surgeon shared so many details, here's why....
Opening a preschool during a pandemic is among the hardest things I have done to date. Desiring to ensure the safety of the preschoolers, their families, and the staff made for much weight on my shoulders...
I had a hard day yesterday. Sheltering in place is tough, especially after SO MANY DAYS have passed. Yesterday, mundane tasks seemed fruitless; today, they had a mission....
In this extremely unique Advent and Easter season, one which has been drastically changed by a virus that has brought life-as-we-know-it to an excruciating halt, where are you as you search for provisions for daily life? Where are you when you encounter empty grocery shelves, a paycheck that will not come due to lack of work, the news that the virus is spreading in your area, or when someone you love has contracted COVID-19?
Loved Fiercely---Carly Van Laar 
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