As the sun begins its gentle descent, painting the sky in hues of orange, pink, and gold, there's a unique magic that settles over summer evenings. This "golden hour" isn't just a beautiful spectacle; it's an invitation to slow down, reconnect with ourselves, and truly savor the season. For moms,…

As a mom, my days often feel like a whirlwind. From the moment my feet hit the floor in the morning, I'm juggling schedules, snacks, emotions, and an endless list of to-dos. The middle of the day can feel like a black hole of chaos and chores, leaving little room for anything but surviving until dinner time. But w…

As a mom, my mornings have been anything but predictable. The seasons of life storm in, one after another, making it hard to have a routine set in stone for long. But after a decade of motherhood, I've learned that perfection is never the goal, consistency is.  If the idea of a serene summer morning sounds like a …

Summer is officially in full swing, isn't it? But if you're anything like me, the "busy" has followed us despite the change in routine. School breaks, looser schedules, and longer days often just mean a different kind of hustle. And as much as we wish it would slow down, in just a few weeks, our rout…

It's been over a month since my last post; time really does fly by nowadays. Summer break has begun, VBS has come and gone, and it's already been a week since my highly anticipated girls trip to Phoenix to see Shakira perform. This time last year I was discouraged and anxious about my future. I tried to tell m…

There was before you and there was during you . For some reason, I never thought there would be an after you . But there was, and I was in it. I'll be in it forever. I used to find myself sitting by your grave, thinking of how much I changed. I'm growing older while you've remained the same. I'm exper…

If winter is a long, cold sleep, then spring is a beautiful, magical awakening. I was starting to feel like I was also going dormant, but now that the earth is back in bloom, I think I am too. It’s the beginning of new possibilities and new life. I love how God made the seasons, each in their time, and how He takes us…

You would have had 39 candles today. 21 birthdays have passed since you went home to Heaven. I'm so blessed to have been able to spend your last birthday earth side with you. Your body is still wearing the watch I bought you. It has ceased to track the passing of time, but I haven't. I wore your necklace to ke…