The Weight of Hard

Tucked into a corner nook of my office, there's a big, cozy chair. It's just structured enough to feel safe and firm, while also lending the right amount of comfortable give. I really like this chair. It helps me feel secure, and grounded, especially when the world doesn't feel so safe. Huddled in its arms… Continue reading The Weight of Hard

Community

Ever since Ken and I were first married, we've talked about how important community is to each of us, individually and collectively. We believe we were created to be in community, a place where real life happens. Where real relationship grows. Where authenticity + brokenness walk hand-in-hand. A place of freedom. Over the years, this… Continue reading Community

Shells

It's Thursday afternoon and raining just as hard or more since my last post. Thankfully, our home is tucked into the mountain on a hillside, built on stilts, which means we are not likely (I think) to lose our home to flooding. Our yard on the other hand, is a different story. Last month's torrential… Continue reading Shells

Today’s Forecast: Rain

"Don't look back - you're not going that way." I read that quote months ago, likely paired with a cutesy background + colorful font. A meme that's stuck with me - words I find myself coming back to, particularly when my mind starts to wonder off into comparison-land. I'm 3 months deep into my 6-month… Continue reading Today’s Forecast: Rain