Before This Becomes a Memory

A reflection on soaking up the final days of summer at our family lake property and learning to notice the ordinary moments before they become memories. As we enter our final year with all of our kids living at home, I’m reminded that change can be good and still be hard, and that sometimes the greatest gift is simply recognizing the “good old days” while we’re still living them.

Death Does Not Get the Final Word

A reflection on grief, eternity, and the hope we have in Jesus after the unexpected loss of my 22-year-old cousin. A reminder that the seeds of faith we plant in others matter, and because of Jesus, death does not get the final word.

Grace in the Goodbye

This post is a piece of my heart. It’s about stepping away from the classroom—not because I stopped loving it, but because I felt God’s gentle leading to pour more fully into the people waiting for me at home. I share the struggle of balancing it all, the grief of letting go, and the quiet faith it takes to trust God with what comes next. If you’ve ever been in a season of transition or felt the ache of stepping away from something good for the sake of something better, this is for you. You’re not alone—and your story isn’t over. Click the title to continue reading.