I have big dreams. I’ve always had big dreams, but I’ve always been hesitant to follow them. Lately I have been trying to pin-point what I’m supposed to do with this life of mine. Staying home with my children is certainly a blessing that I don’t take for granted, but I find myself often thinking … Continue reading Dreaming Big and Being Vulnerable
Most mornings I can be found clapping my hands or snapping my fingers and loudly saying, “chop, chop” or “get the lead out” or “NO, Ali, I did not say to take all your clothes off and shake your behind at your siblings” or “hurry up, you’re going to be late.” By the time my … Continue reading Ali can conquer the world. Thank a teacher.
…it just is. A couple of months ago I attended an evening with an author at the Rosemont Theater in Illinois. I went with a group of friends to hear Glennon Doyle Melton, Sophia Bush, and many other inspiring women speak. I left with this coffee mug and an inspired mind. This post is not … Continue reading Together is better…
A year. It is hard to believe that we have already been on our adoption journey for a year! A YEAR!! So what has happened during that year and where are we in the process, you may ask? Let me tell you… In the very beginning I met with some friends and I remember them … Continue reading Our Adoption Journey
Motherhood, while being absolutely rewarding, can be quite challenging at times. For so many years I stayed secluded and just dealt with all of the joys and frustrations on my own, figuring it was my job to do that. As I’ve gotten wiser (or some might say older), I have learned there is a vital … Continue reading I get by with a little help from my friends…
be light. be love. believe. 