Many of us have experienced the ever popular ice breaker game called “Two Truths and a Lie”. You basically make three statements about yourself (one of them being untrue) and ask the group listening to guess which statement was a lie. This ice breaker has been used in businesses, churches, summer camps, and even sleepovers…

“All we would do is shave your head, cut a hole into the top of your cranium, pop the top off, place electrodes on the flesh of your brain for about two weeks while you are in the hospital. Then we could get a better idea of just how bad your seizures really are. I’ll…

Sweet mommas, if I could take each one of you, look you straight in the eyes and tell you this so that you’d believe me, I would: You are not invisible.   I had the benefit of being a mom before “influencers” were on the scene. You know, the ones who say their life isn’t…

Did you ever have a hamster when you were young? I always wanted one, but my mom didn’t like small things that moved fast. My best friend had one in elementary school, though, and I loved watching him in his little plastic cage. I’ll never forget his tiny feet and fuzzy brown fur running on…

“But he said to me,” My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ’s power may rest on me (2 Corinthians 12:9).   Recently, I was hospitalized for 4 days.    The week prior I was…

December is a unique month. For children this means a school break and sleeping in, Christmas programs and performances…and let’s not forget PRESENTS! For adults, however, it’s a half-and-half split between major stress and somewhat enjoyment. For some, it may even be a time of deep sadness as they mourn the loss of a loved…

Sometimes I have to take a step back and observe myself from a distance. I’m naturally introspective, so this isn’t hard to do. Over the years, I’ve noticed that the thankful, heart-bursting-with-love-Tami of November is quite a bit different than the angsty, low-energy Tami of March. A lot of this has to do with our…

The holiday season is almost among us, and it’s my favorite time of the year! The aroma of cinnamon and nutmeg, big fuzzy sweaters, time spent cozied up on the couch with the kids watching Christmas movies (far too early), pumpkin pie topped with whipped cream, and of course, the overwhelming feelings of gratitude for…

I’m sure you’ve seen the memes (or maybe the show Nailed It!) where people show the Pinterest inspiration for the gorgeous cake or DIY project that inspired them side-by-side with their attempt, usually a less than Pinterest-worthy result. See Jonna’s example below!   Jenny’s cookies vs. Jonna’s cookies    But have you ever felt this way about…

Miscarriage is tricky to talk about, to say the least. How and where do you even begin? What’s appropriate to say and what isn’t? It’s hard losing a child, even harder when you feel like you can never talk about it. When people ask me how many kids I have I answer “four,” but in…