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What Marriage Has Taught Me About Rest
This month marks four years of marriage for my husband and I, and as our anniversary approaches, I’ve been reflecting on how much life can change in such a short amount of time. Four years doesn’t feel long in the grand scheme of things, but it holds marriage, two children, a move, and a season where my career paused so that another calling could take shape. The biggest lesson these four years have taught me though, isn’t about romance or even communication. It’s about rest.
What Marriage Has Taught Me About Rest
This month marks four years of marriage for my husband and I, and as our anniversary approaches, I’ve been reflecting on how much life can change in such a short amount of time. Four years doesn’t feel long in the grand scheme of things, but it holds marriage, two children, a move, and a season where my career paused so that another calling could take shape. The biggest lesson these four years have taught me though, isn’t about romance or even communication. It’s about rest.
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For the Woman Wondering If Love Will Find Her (Will I Ever Get Married)
Waiting for love is exhausting. Sometimes it looks like scrolling past engagement photos, attending weddings with a smile, or answering the same questions about your relationship status. For me it looked like dating with intention, while my prospects were only interested in dating “casually”. But mostly it’s a silent wondering of: will I ever get married? If you’re single and tired, this story is for you. The Season I Was In Before I Met Him About a year before I met my husba
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Why Staying Home With My Kids Is Harder Than Any Job I've Had
Before I became a stay at home mom, I had a career. I worked long hours. I met deadlines. I showed up tired, pushed through stress, and still found ways to rest at the end of the day. I thought I understood what “hard work” was. Until I became a stay-at-home mom. My kids are 2 and 3, and staying home with them has stretched me in ways no job ever has. This particular job asks for everything , all at once, with no grace period. This isn’t a comparison meant to diminish paid wo
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Starting the Year in Prayer: 5 Scriptures for When You’re Feeling Overwhelmed
One thing I’m being intentional about this year is starting with God first and learning to let go of the stress that comes with trying to figure out everything on my own. Last year was tough. It began with me slowly adjusting to what it meant to be a homemaker, without any family or friends nearby, all while caring for a two-year-old and a fourteen-month-old. Every day felt impossible. Most mornings started with tears...mostly from me. This year, I’m determined to shift the d
Jan 14 min read
From Federal Office to Full-Time Mom: Finding Purpose in the Pause
For years, my identity was deeply tied to my career. I loved the structure, the sense of accomplishment, the independence that came from earning my own income, and even the small things. Like picking up coffee on the way to the office or wearing something other than leggings. But when motherhood arrived, my heart began to shift. For the first year after my daughter was born, I continued working full-time while my mother came to our home to care for her. Thirteen months after
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How my Single Years Set the Foundation for my Season as a Stay at Home Mom
Before marriage and motherhood, I had no idea that the financial decisions I was making in my single years would one day give me the freedom to stay home with my kids. At the time, my motivation for getting smart with money wasn’t to prepare for motherhood, it was because God shifted my heart. I wanted to live generously, steward what He gave me, and use my resources to bless others. I didn’t realize that the same habits that helped me pursue generosity would also one day mak
Nov 6, 20255 min read
A Typical Day With My Two Toddlers: Finding Grace in the Chaos
Every morning, my day starts before the sun is even up. Not because I’m an early riser, but because this is the only time I really get a moment to myself. With two toddlers, the day doesn’t ease in. It starts loud, and with big feelings that I don’t always understand. Without any family nearby, everything these days falls on me and my husband. Some days we operate like a well-oiled machine. Other days require extra time in prayer. Once the toddlers wake up, we have breakfast.
Nov 1, 20253 min read
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