I remember when we locked eyes before her session 7 years ago. “Amy, I’m pregnant.” I knew that look.  It was similar to the one I had when I first I learned I was pregnant all those years ago when I had never planned on being a mom.  I looked deep in her eyes and […]

Sweet Mr. Silas, Oh sweet little man, you are a miracle.  You are hope in a little body.  You are joy and grace and God’s faithfulness wrapped up in a little person. You see, your parents have been on more than a decade long journey to you and your brothers.  Your mom and dad became […]

Sweet Miss M, Oh darling…you are God’s breath in the form of such a precious little girl.  From your hair to your sweet little toes and fingers, you are a marvel.  God made you exquisite and I pray that you always know that in the deepest part of your being. May you grow to know […]

May your weekend be filled with a double dose of awesome. May you take that risk you’ve been longing to try. When things seem to be falling around you – may you find a soft place to land. May you soar to new heights. And may you sense that God is right there to catch […]

Oh sweet Miles, There was no better way to start 2017 than to spend time with you and your family.  All of life slowed down as we marveled over the glorious splendor of your precious little hands and toes and your easy-going approach to life.  My entire heart reset to realize the beauty of every […]

This past year I’ve looked long and hard at the life God and I are creating.  What are the things He made me to do? Though I have a lifetime to learn the fullness of that answer – I do know this – I was made to slow down and SEE people.  To see who […]

My hands wouldn’t stop shaking.  Honestly, it was annoying, because somehow my shaky hands seemed to stop my breathing, which opened the dam of tears waiting in my eyes.  But it was time.  It was time to go and meet precious Walt – the sweet baby that I had prayed for since the moment I […]

Sweet wonderful anyone who is still here – I love you. Thank you.  The past year has held more than I could have imagined or anticipated.  Ted’s travel schedule amped up, we pulled my daughter out to homeschool her and I had to make the hard, but best choice to simply bow out of anything […]

I sat there taking it all in.  She found herself in a flurry of friends and hugs and “happy birthday” exchanges. That’s when IT happened.  One of the fourth grade boys walked into the room and locked eyes with me.  He moved closer and placed his hand on my shoulder.  He sighed gently, looked at […]

  Sweet Little Mister P, Oh sweet little man…  For 5 months I watched you grow inside your precious mommy.  I watched as her hands covered over you and she tenderly cherished every kick and movement you made.  I joined hands and hearts with your mommy and our precious friends in prayer for you and […]