Relationships are complicated and ever-changing, just like the people in them. I write about the ups, the downs, and the moments that remind us why we keep trying. Plus I’ve been divorced, which means I’ve got front-row seats to what works—and what definitely doesn’t—in relationships!
I have been a stepmom officially for just over a year now, but I have played a significant role in my stepkids’ lives for over three. There are a lot of growing pains the come with being a stepmom. You have to learn how to navigate a delicate parenting situation with your spouse. You have to get … More The Hardest Pill to Swallow As a Stepmom
It’s hard to believe that a week ago, we were somewhere on our journey home from Utah. That truly feels like forever ago! Real life hit hard once we got back, so much so that I didn’t go to work Monday simply so I could do everything that needed to be done. I had to pick up … More Sunday #26: God Is In the Details
I hope they remember the mom that was happy, and not the mom that was at her breaking point. Or at the very least, I hope they remember both. And I hope on those hard nights, those burnt-out afternoons, that I remember the mom that is happy, that I remember that joy is a choice, and that I can find a way to turn up the music and dance through the tears. … More I Hope My Kids Remember the Joy
I cannot believe that I have been keeping up with these weekly Sunday blog posts for over half a year! At the start of 2026, I was nearing the end of my twin pregnancy and feeling absolutely miserable. I couldn’t even remember what it felt like to feel “normal” anymore. One of the only goals … More Sunday #25: The Author of Our Peace
As someone who got married for the first time at only nineteen, divorced by twenty-two, and recently remarried again, I have been on the receiving end of lots of unsolicited (but still sometimes appreciated) marriage advice. There’s always the classic, “Marriage is 50/50,” and “Never go to bed mad,” but through it all, the most … More “Marry Your Best Friend!”
Welcome to the new Sunday newsletter! In place of Self-Care Sundays, there is now Sunday Snapshots. The main goal of this weekly article is to (1) give a quick life update for the family members and friends that subscribe and (2) share a way I saw God in my life in the week prior, whether it … More Sunday #21: Thanking God In the Storm
No one wants to watch a movie where a couple wakes up, gets their kids ready and takes them to school, goes to work, comes home and eats a casserole with their family for dinner, stays up after the kids’ bedtime to watch TV together, and then goes to bed. It would be kind of… boring. … More What Comes After Happily Ever After?
We had planned on a tough pregnancy, but the one thing I hadn’t anticipated was how supported and taken care of I would feel throughout it. I might be physically carrying our children, but in a way my husband is carrying me and our girls by how supportive and involved he is during this pregnancy. … More Supporting Your Partner During Pregnancy
If someone in your life is going through a divorce, you’re bound to notice. With nearly 43% of marriages ending in divorce as of 2024, it’s not exactly uncommon. If you feel the urge to ask, “What happened?” then go ahead, but here are some things to consider. … More Stop Asking Divorced People, “What Happened?”
For us, the day was about more than just Kevin and I getting married; it was about us becoming a family, starting a new chapter in our lives, and committing to working on our marriage and family for forever. … More Our Blended Family Wedding
