Everything started here
I started writing on a blog called 29 Lincoln Avenue sixteen years ago. The name for my first blog came from the street address of the home I grew up in a small town in Southern Indiana. I loved the idea of inviting you into my “blog home” every week.
It was through learning to write and create content there (and then here) that I discovered my love for words and my voice as a writer. When I started, Twitter and Facebook were the rage and blogging found a unique place that would be writers (like me) were able to practice publishing more than a handful of words at at time.
Through blogging I started writing books. I am eternally grateful for that opportunity to put something more of my heart in the hands of those who are bookish by nature.
But even with Instagram, youTube, and every other social media option out there—I still love to add a few words here.
And I suspect I always will.
Just Click Away
So today, being is Leap Day. One "extra day" to do whatever we do for the glory of the Lord. What will you do with your day? (cute magnets available @dayspring) I've been thinking about an interview I saw with Mary Tyler Moore and her cast of friends. What was said of...
Making Peace When You Just Can’t Fix It
Last week started with me dropping a dozen eggs on the cold tile floor of my kitchen. The rest of the week pretty much followed suit. And if I'm being entirely honest, I felt just as broken. I had planned on this being a tough week. My daughter was scheduled for a...
What I Wore
Hey Wednesday friend! How are you? I am running about a day late...so this will be short and sweet! New around here? What I Wore was started by the adorable Lindsay at The Pleated Poppy. It is a daily challenge to get up and get dressed with a little thought and...
What I Wore
Hey there Wednesday friends. It is almost 8AM and I'm already running behind. Plus it is raining. I think that means extra coffee today, don't you? Here is what I wore this week! Left: Top (Target), Jeans (American Eagle), Shoes (Khols) I love this top from Target. I...
Endurance and Not Losing Heart
Endurance is not losing heart. It happens to be my word for 2016. I'd like to choose another on days like today. When the doctor orders two big tests you wish like crazy you could do it for her. Oh what he is working in her heart and mine. "...we celebrate in seasons...
Coming September 2016!
I am so excited to share with you the cover of my new book! I love it so much! I am grateful that Harvest House Publishers worked with me on the vision I had for this book . I can't wait for you to read what is on the inside. It officially releases on September 1,...
What I Wore
Happy Wednesday! I have posted the past couple of weeks of What I Wore on Instagram because life has been crazy! I'm blaming the book release on that. And also teaching school and the driving back and forth to all the places. This post should be subtitled, "Boots are...
What I Wore
Hello brand new year! Hello Wednesday! Hello What I Wore! I have a couple new items I received for Christmas gifts that I am loving! Let's start with these throwback white Converse! Do you remember my navy blue Blog Shoes? I think these are my new replacements!...
3 Ways Motherhood is Just Like Middle School
When I was in 6th grade I made an epic fashion mistake. Lured by promise of looking just like one of Charlie's Angels I asked my mom, my personal hair stylist, to cut my hair. But this would not just be any hair cut. I wanted my hair to "feather" on the sides. If you...
Why We Need to Tell The Truth About Motherhood
I can't tell you how many times a mom says something like this about Hope for the Weary Mom: [endorsement]How did you know what was going on in my head and my heart? Did you read my journal?" [/endorsement] I smile and tell them I have not been stalking them on their...