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It is all a matter of perspective

Jan 26, 2026

Throughout the past few days, God has placed numerous reminders in front of me of how beautifully time marches on. Yes, challenges will arrive-we live in a sinful world, after all-but isn’t the circle of life absolutely amazing? Recent local events only further remind us how broken this world can be, and it could be debated that one shouldn’t write a post about oneself or about things others may view as so trivial in such a tumultuous time. But I think that is exactly what we should ...

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Why You Should Book Senior Photos Earlier Than You Think

Jan 11, 2026

Every year, I have conversations with parents of juniors that sound almost identical.“We have plenty of time.” “They’re still just a junior.” “It doesn’t feel real yet.”And this year, I find myself saying the same things, because I am also the mom of a junior. And yes, he is my baby.I understand the instinct to slow time down, to avoid naming this milestone before you are ready. Acknowledging senior photos feels like acknowledging that this season ...

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Listening from the other room

Jan 02, 2026

There’s a saying I’ve repeated to my kids more than once: “Well, it’s better to be sick over break than during school.” I take it back. Completely. That advice is bogus.For the past five days, I’ve rotated between lying in bed and half-sleeping upright on the couch, accomplishing exactly nothing aside from sleeping and coughing. Even checking email has felt like too much. When you’re that sick, you stop caring—and that’s how I knew just how ...

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