What’s the purpose of marriage? That’s something I never thought about growing up. My focus was more on having a great wedding, who my bridesmaids would be, and if I should get married at the beach or in a church. Turns out, I didn’t go with either option, but that’s a story for another day. Who would I marry How would we meet Who would my bridesmaids be Where would we get married? The wedding was now over. My marriage had ... Read the Post...
As a newlywed, I wasn’t very kind to myself. I began telling myself that because I wasn’t organized, I wasn’t a great wife. How could I be a great wife while also leaving clothes in the washing machine for too long? Why did I often load the dishwasher at night, only to forget to press start? When I find time to fold clothes, why couldn’t I just go ahead and put them up? I’m not sure why I do these things, other than ... Read the Post...
I strive to be a prayerful wife. But, if I can confess, I’ve never been great at intentionally praying or fasting. Especially not for an extended period of time. When my girls were little, I decided I would fast for thirty days from cheese. On day three, I found myself eating macaroni straight out of the pot. Before I gave any to my kids! That day standing over the stove was one of my lower points in life. I only tell that story because I ... Read the Post...
I have a really weird habit of pulling my hair out. I know- it’s really strange. I’m not sure when it started, or why. Now I don’t even realize I’m doing it. One day my three-year-old suddenly started crying. When I asked her what was wrong, her answer was so sad. “I’m afraid you are going to pull all of your hair out and not have any left.” Oh me. This was the moment I realized I had a problem. Not just a problem with pulling my ... Read the Post...
