I grew up in Chicago where winters were punctuated by blustery winds, snow drifts, and icy roads. I remember having to put on all the layers to bundle up before school and the strange sensation of my nose hairs freezing when I stepped outside our front door in the morning. After college, I moved to Central California to chase a career as a [...] Keep Reading
Navigating Grief
Lessons from soaring: A new word for a new year
I fell into a rhythm in December. I didn't make any real plans or resolutions. I didn't chart a path. I laced up my running shoes and headed out my front door with one thing in mind: soul care. After an intense year, I knew I needed to change my pace. This year my husband and I wrote and launched a book baby. We started a podcast while both of [...] Keep Reading
Under His wings: Love has come!
*The following is the final installment of the Under His Wings Advent experience. Every year I put together an audio + written devotional for the four Sundays of Advent. The theme for this week is “Celebrating." Listen to the audio version here. Print out the transcript here. The other day I went for a walk with a new widow friend of mine. [...] Keep Reading
Choosing redemption on the road to Bethlehem
I still remember sitting at that outdoor café table across from my mama as a newly-minted widow. In those days, it was hard for us to find time away from my three young daughters to process together. We savored our sandwiches on freshly-baked bread and sipped cappuccino on that fall day. Our conversation wandered to the book of Ruth, which we were [...] Keep Reading
We are free: Navigating grief and flourishing anew
I was honored to be interviewed by Becky Morquecho on the We Are Free podcast. On her podcast, Becky shares stories of surrender and encouraging, real life proof of how God sets us free when we let go.If you’re craving freedom from trying to have it together, disappointments, fears or anxiety, painful life circumstances you never thought would [...] Keep Reading
Chats with Chelsi: Talking about widowhood and motherhood
I had the privilege of chatting with Chelsi Bennett this week on her podcast and YouTube program, "Chats with Chelsi." She invited me to share my story as a widow, a mama of 3 girls, an avid runner, and now a wife to Shawn. Chelsi asked me some deep questions. I loved how she pushed me to think about God's faithfulness in my story! [...] Keep Reading
