I've been spending a lot of time "crock-potting" these days. I'm pretty sure my sister-in-law, Leah, coined that phrase. It essentially means that I process things over an extended period of time. The slow-cooking version of the mind and heart. Some people like to hash things out right away, but it takes me time... I … Continue reading Un Frozen
Jesus
It Won’t Always Be This Way
A few weeks ago, I was able to mark off #16 on my #30Before30 list...that is, "See a great concert." I'm not an expert on musical greatness, but in my opinion, The Rend Collective did not disappoint. (Driving to The Underground - Fall 2014) As I stood there with my arms raised, singing my heart out, … Continue reading It Won’t Always Be This Way
I Need a Reminder (And a few goals for September)
Being a parent whilst also being human is really discouraging sometimes. I feel like a big fat failure almost every single day. Like right now, when Josiah has been asking to put the same puzzle together for 2 days, and it's still laying in the middle of the living room floor undone. I haven't found 5 … Continue reading I Need a Reminder (And a few goals for September)
Just a Little Bit
Reading through Jesus' crucifixion feels new and painful every time. To know that any innocent man was mocked, beaten, and murdered is sickening, but when you really try to grasp that it was our perfect, loving LORD, it takes your breath away. Or it should. Reading through the account found in Luke 23, I couldn't … Continue reading Just a Little Bit
Precious Moments of Desperation
Mr. D and I have been attending Lifespring Christian Church in Harrison, Ohio. If you're looking for a church in that area, I'd definitely suggest checking it out. The current sermon series is about prayer. Each week, the speaker takes a line from "The LORD's Prayer," evaluates it, and provides an extensive explanation of its importance. I'm … Continue reading Precious Moments of Desperation
June
June 2014 is here. We are living in the future. I mean, weren't we supposed to be driving flying cars by now? Seriously, the passage of time astounds me. The weather is beautiful, and we are looking forward to a good month. This month we will celebrate with the Dummel family, as the oldest of … Continue reading June
6 Years and Counting
Today, Dustin and I celebrate 6 years of marriage. Anyone just tuning into our story might not understand why celebration today is particularly significant. Celebration is standard at anniversaries, right? Well, our story has been less than glamorous. Look at those two kids in that picture. They were dreamy, ecstatic, praying for their beautiful future. Thank God one … Continue reading 6 Years and Counting
Time to Dust off #25
This blog is on my #30Before30 list. That's right! #iusehashtags #25 on my list says "Make my blog mean something (Post it publically!)" I literally just let out an anxious sigh after typing that. This blog is my thinking ground, but it's also a place where I hope I will foster growth in myself, in my family, … Continue reading Time to Dust off #25
New Favorite Song
This may come as a shock, but I'm pretty sure no one feels brave during a marital separation. I know I don't. I feel tired and worn. But I'm riding on the strength of the LORD and trying to forge on to a better life. I guess that does make me brave. One of my … Continue reading New Favorite Song
My Story
I was a broken child. I was a broken teenager. I was a broken adult. I was abandoned at a young age by my mentally ill mother. She chose death over the pain of this life. While I understand such deep pain, I do not, cannot, will not understand abandoning your child. I have one … Continue reading My Story
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