• My Joy Story

    stars light up the night. big Texas sky covers us graciously. tucking us in for a story. campfire burns. we stare. mesmerized by light and warmth. notes play as voices sing. sharing loss and desire. we understand each other.  universal stories. contentment.  joyful noise. he reaches out for my hand as we walk. stomach flutters.

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  • Party!

      Front porch of the Hatmaker house!   Maybe you watched them renovate it on “My Big Family Renovation” on HGTV.  I know I did.  I watched and laughed and cheered them on.  Jen Hatmaker and her family are fun and real and hilarious and Jesus lovin’ Texas Rock stars in my book. Here’s the

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  • BOOM! I finished the Whole30!

      Yep. It’s done. I did it. I didn’t cheat once. Not a lick, not a taste, not a sip of off-limits food. I’ve never felt so accomplished.  Honestly, college, jobs, motherhood, races, triathlons, yoga certification, career, speaking to groups, starting a business, writing, teaching, studying, learning, blogging, growing, parenting…who cares about any of it…the

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