Our summer was a carnival ride, a roller coaster or merry-go-round, always moving, up and down. Some days felt like the peak of that coaster, multiple trips across the country, exploring new places, spending time with family. Other days felt…
Everyday Encouragement #2: Love & Grief
A friend went into the hospital this past week — a random symptom landing him in the emergency room and then a few hours later, he and his wife, both young twenty somethings, received life-changing, potentially life threatening news. And the path…
Letting Go of “Should Be” and Embracing Who You Are
I was freezing. It was as if I thought after twenty-eight years I would miraculously become “warm-blooded” and not need a sweater at a restaurant. I was wrong. As I sat there, goosebumps all over, I mused about why I…
Preserving the Wonder
The resort was gorgeous, boasting stunning views of the sunset against the backdrop of the mountains every night. The rooms, clean and comfortable, the spa unreal, the meals delicious, and the staff spoiling you with their attention to your every want…
Extraordinary Everyday: Porches
Southern charm personified is the porch – whether in the front of the house, the back, screened in, or wrap around, there’s just something about a porch that elevates a simple brick and mortar structure to a home. Although our covered…
Fridays are for Favorites #35
Can you believe it? July is here!?! I’m pretty sure I’ve said this with every month this year, but I think I’m still back in April. Maybe March?? Time is just flying by! Case in point — we are in…
Extraordinary Everyday: Kind People
Last week as I was walking out of my local grocery store, two employees stopped, smiled and wished me a wonderful day. As I continued out into the sunshine, I couldn’t help the grin that transformed my face. A day…
In the Now
How many moments are we wasting by not being fully present? How many opportunities do we miss by wishing we were somewhere else? How much of our life’s work do we neglect while we dream or long for something yet…
EE Reads: Bread and Wine
{Image Via} For years, I have heard about Shauna Niequist, an author, speaker, and Jesus follower, and her books have been recommended multiple times. I finally put her 2013 release, Bread and Wine: A Love Letter to Life around the…
Fridays are for Favorites #15
The last Friday in January — wow — what a full month and start of 2016! Due to our winter snowstorm this past weekend into Monday, I’ve been confused all week on what day it is! However, Friday is always welcome…
Extraordinary Everyday: Snow
The difference is in how they announce themselves. Rain versus snow, that is. One loudly pounding on windows and doors, alerting you to grab an umbrella on your way out to work. The other creeping in, silently, stealthily like a mother…
Fridays are for Favorites #14
You know, some weeks you are just more in need of a Friday than others, right? This would be one of those weeks for me. It’s been a packed seven days, full of really great stuff, every bit of it,…
