Even knowing Jesus as a child, and growing a relationship with God as an adult... when tragedy and uncertainty strike, surrender boot camp begins. Tuning into this type of surrender changed me. .... letting go, and leaning in. ... this has transformed the way I feel into all experiences, relationships, interactions, how I raise my… Continue reading Running out of the darkness: How a song about Jesus reminded me of who I am
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Niko is almost 1 + 6th infusion
Niko will be 1 next week! Can you believe it!? 26 fractures at birth 13 hours of labor for mom 6 IV infusions 5 days in the NICU 4 prenatal ultrasounds 3 siblings who adore him 2 parents who are beside themselves with his presence 1 big birthday boy + 923 miles to Omaha and… Continue reading Niko is almost 1 + 6th infusion
The Day I Heard God’s Voice
At 7 months pregnant, with a baby boy whose life doctors would not predict, I heard God's voice loud and clear.
3 Things We Can Learn From Other People
Many of us seekers know this... I have also heard Dr. Christiane Northrup say, "If you spot it, you got it." We want to lead happy lives, we want to feel connected, we want to make the most of our time here... No regrets... This is a theme that swirls us now, and always… Continue reading 3 Things We Can Learn From Other People
My prayer for you today
I surrender to you, oh Lord. The more I learn and grow, I feel growing pressure to hold on... to keep. To put all my eggs in my own basket... ...and rely on my own strength and understanding. The feeling of angst... of helplessness... is an indication I am relying on my own power. The… Continue reading My prayer for you today
Prayers for my daughter
My daughter is growing up. And I am thrilled about it. She is moving through these experiences and I am fumbling alongside her... sometimes ahead of her, sometimes behind her. We know how important we are to our daughters. We know they learn about life through us. And yet, we must surrender this importance and recognize… Continue reading Prayers for my daughter
Why is it so hard to ask for help?
Somewhere along the way, we ended up doing everything ourselves. Sprinkle in our perfectionism and control tendencies...and we find ourselves literally unable to ask for help. For many of us, we grip to our independence with vigor. Why can't we ask for help? We have gotten so used to doing it all single-handedly, that it… Continue reading Why is it so hard to ask for help?
Peace be with you + why we ask for too little
"When Jesus came back from the dead, and appeared to the Disciples... he could have been angry with them. On the day of his death, they ran away....afraid. They abandoned him. Do you know what he said to them, when he returned? "Peace." And it was so important, he said it again. "Peace be with… Continue reading Peace be with you + why we ask for too little
Self Care Can Transform Relationships
Being a parent is not easy. No one tells you how hard it is. Especially now. ...at this time. No one tells you the transformation you will under go at the hands of your creations. ...Amidst the chaos, there is a slow, light-weight energy... ... the eye of the storm... ... the feathery fluff... ... when… Continue reading Self Care Can Transform Relationships
Diagnosis during pregnancy 