I had the absolute pleasure of spending last weekend with nine other women (including four teenagers) celebrating my cousin’s upcoming marriage. It was a mix—me, her sister-in-law, and […]
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Birthdays, Friendships, and Growing Up
Our oldest turned 19 today. Nineteen…!! Seriously, where does the time go? His dad and I found ourselves reminiscing earlier, watching old videos that instantly transported us back […]
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The Weight of What We Carry
I came home from work the other day and was instantly frustrated. Home is supposed to be my place of peace—my refuge. But all I saw when I […]
Faith / Family / Teenagers
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What Would Jesus Do…in High School?
I never imagined I’d actually use this phrase in a real-life moment. But today, it happened. One of our kids is in high school, and if you’ve ever […]
Family / Teenagers
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“Parenting” the Masses
In our house, I’m beyond blessed—my husband cooks all the meals. Today was no exception. I came home from work to find him prepping dinner… with just a few extra […]
Midlife / Teenagers
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Raising Kids That Aren’t Yours
Our kids are pretty selective about their friends—our daughter especially. Both of them have formed a close-knit circle that feels more like family than just friends. We joke […]