So God Made a Fire Wife
He knew a firefighter needed someone to hold down the fort while he works 100-hour work weeks and who could…
Continue ReadingHe knew a firefighter needed someone to hold down the fort while he works 100-hour work weeks and who could…
Continue ReadingI don’t mean to brag, but many of my dates with my husband involve downtown high rises, valet parking, and…
Continue ReadingDear God, please help me to be a good person. And please, bring me someone to love who loves me…
Continue ReadingToday, like all days, I was running late for work. Usually, I have to add on a few minutes to…
Continue ReadingMichelle jogs back early through the classroom door, winning the ACT scavenger hunt competition for seventh hour. I hand her…
Continue ReadingI have a confession . . . I put my kids to bed super early—like shockingly early. Some people think…
Continue ReadingHe smiles. He listens. He goes out of his way to make the little things matter. He drives to a…
Continue ReadingBecoming a stepparent actually doesn’t happen in one day or the day you say, “I do.” It takes time. Stepparenting…
Continue ReadingMy bus is stuck in the mud this week. Apathy, the bus driver, doesn’t think we can get out. Wallowing,…
Continue ReadingHe may not be the first to suggest a trip to the zoo or plan a family vacation, but he…
Continue ReadingMy husband and I had a small, simple wedding originally but have always planned to renew our vows and have…
Continue ReadingBring on the bottled scent of fresh mountain breeze and seaside lavender. I’ll happily perform the swivel dance of transferring…
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