The start of a new year always prompts me to reflect. I find myself tracing the blessings of the past year and looking hopefully to the coming year. Perhaps one of the most powerful lessons I learned in 2013 (and keep relearning) is the importance of margin. We have been a part of a life group, including 5 families (and a whole gaggle of [...] Keep Reading
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Birthing a Savior in the Beautiful Mess
Let’s be honest: Christmas is hard work for mamas. There’s cleaning and baking and wrapping. There are family photos to arrange, cards to write, school and church programs to attend, those elf and Santa traditions to keep straight. There’s the organizing, the crafting, the hiding of gifts and dressing of trees. Not to mention all the awkward family [...] Keep Reading
Not-So-Picture Perfect in Our Beautiful Mess
I remember when my first-born was 9 months old my mom wanted to take her to JCPenney to take photos. My Meilani was mobile at this point and we had no idea what kind of adventure we were in for. The photographer set up a cute little chair and backdrop. Meilani was all decked out in a blue polka dot dress. I had wrestled her to put a tiny flower [...] Keep Reading
A Beautiful Mess: Embrace Your Story
I officially became a mom seven and a half years ago. I have to admit the beginning wasn’t quite as glamorous as I expected. My labor started on a Friday. We rushed to the hospital with great anticipation. My girl was already past her due date. When I arrived, they put me in a room with three other mamas to wait for more rooms to open up. The [...] Keep Reading
