Does anyone actually enjoy visiting their gynecologist? I didn’t think so. I dread this annual visit more than I detest… Read more All clear
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The best and worst of 2015
The truth is I’ve never read The Tale of Two Cities. After spending 20 minutes scouring SparkNotes—yep, SparkNotes (the shame… Read more The best and worst of 2015
Move
One dark, starry, windy night—not unlike tonight, with temperatures drastically dropping, warning of winter storms approaching—I crouched alongside dozens of… Read more Move
God’s big hands
When I was 10 years old, I met Harmony Culbreath. She brought nothing but sunshine to my life. My mentor… Read more God’s big hands
2014 gift list
Over seven years ago, I started a painful journey toward becoming myself. Lately I have been contemplating some things I’ve… Read more 2014 gift list
The life I always wanted
Tuesday didn’t seem extraordinary in any way. I woke up to the sound of my baby calling for Daddy.… Read more The life I always wanted
How about a round of applause?
Last night, I had a more-trying-than-usual time lulling my baby into slumber. I nursed her. I changed her diaper. I… Read more How about a round of applause?
The table legs
I’m lucky enough to have several half-brothers, but I don’t see most of them often or at all. I’m fortunate… Read more The table legs
Not April Fool’s this time
It’s official. I’m pregnant. Seriously. I’ve joked about this for years. I know it’s sadistic, but it cracked me up… Read more Not April Fool’s this time
Itsy bitsy spiders
I didn’t know that I love fishing until this summer. I got my fishing license, and James and I started… Read more Itsy bitsy spiders
Just wheat: Only what matters 