This past week we celebrated my second-born son, Nehemiah’s 18th birthday! They say the days are long, but the years are short. Boy, do I certainly feel that now as I am parenting two out of my three kids in an adult space. I’ve spent a lot of time reflecting and have become very intentional about making sure I enjoy every moment while giving my children an autonomous space to navigate their independence. As a parent we go through many stages and are evolving alongside our children. Now that my two boys are grown, I have to switch my focus...
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The Journey Of Love: Reflecting On 20 Years Of Togetherness
This past month Nate and I celebrated 20 years of marriage! It’s hard to believe that we’ve been together for two decades already. Sometimes it feels like yesterday we were two youngins in college just trying to figure out life. God has been so good to us! Upon further reflection, it got me thinking about all the stages we have been through together and how we have come out even stronger. Marriage is one of the most complex relationships we can have. You hear people say all the time, “marriage is hard work.” That may be true, but it also...
The Ultimate Spring Break Family Adventure: An American Football Tour of Italy
Spring Break is something we always look forward to. It’s a time when the kids have time off and we can plan a little getaway. However, this year is not your typical Spring Break family vacation. We had the opportunity for my son to compete in football internationally, in Italy of all places! It is called the American Football Worldwide where you travel abroad to play football and compete in another country. So we jumped on board to experience a new kind of spring break! We enjoyed all the elements of the sports lifestyle while seeing all the beauty that...
