"A priest is a priest no matter where she happens to be. Her job is to recognize the holy in things and hold them up to God. Her job is to speak in a …
On Being Imaginary Awesome
{Hi everyone! Our family is still on vacation in East Texas, but today I'm guest posting over on Amber Salhus's blog today. Here's the beginning of …
when you know exactly what you’re doing
I had a strange thought yesterday.This one curious thought was born from many smaller thoughts. One of them came in the middle of our new online …
how to be the best mom in the whole world
Every night that I sit on his bed and kiss him goodnight, my ten year-old Boy 1 says the exact same thing to me:"You're the Best Mom in the Whole …
being careful with your first-born
Mr. Fantastic and I were at our favorite restaurant Monday night, enjoying the amazing food and each other's fine company, when a large party, a …
why perfect mothers don’t exist
Yesterday morning I was greeted by the sight of the homemade applesauce I made the night before, sitting on the counter, sour and spoiled.I had …
pretty feet
I always wanted to be beautiful.I remember looking at beautiful women as a little girl and hoping, just hoping that one day I would be as lovely. I …
everyday mess
Our yard is full of mature Live Oak trees. Live Oaks don't just drop their leaves in the fall. Their leaves fall twice in the year, during spring …
stains
Do you have a weakness? Is there some character flaw that, time and again, seems to rear its ugly head and scream maniacally at the world, "Look …
my throwing arm
But He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my …
brown plaid
I have begun to notice some strange things happening in my house style-wise. I have always liked a sort of modern, beachy look. I have dreamed of a …
