Category: Faith
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When I was younger, being rich meant having more than $100. I mean, the amount of things $100 could buy back in the early 2000s! It felt like a fortune. As I got older and started thinking about a career, I first landed on becoming a veterinarian—partly because I loved animals, and partly because I…
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This past week in church, the sermon focused on our true identity—not the titles we carry. And afterward, I found myself reflecting on the many labels I wear each day: daughter, sister, wife, mommy, dance teacher, event planner… the list is long! Do those titles consume me sometimes? Absolutely. Do I love them? Oh, every…
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Am I present enough? Do I spend enough time with her? Sometimes I wonder… Are the memories we’re making truly fun and meaningful—or will she only remember the long days on the farm and the late dinners eaten on the tailgate? Truth is, I have no idea. But I do know this: My favorite memories…
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I saw you today. You weren’t crying. You weren’t yelling. You weren’t making a scene. But I saw you—trying to wrestle your toddler into the truck while she screamed because her favorite boots had mud on them (never mind the fact she’s the one who jumped in the puddle). I saw the diaper bag slipping…
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When I was in high school, I had big dreams for the life I thought I wanted. I pictured myself living at the beach—or at least somewhere close to it. I imagined a husband I adored, a life of ease without much work, and definitely not being married to a farmer or a firefighter. But…
The Farm Wife Sagas 