the wait
“God never denies us our heart’s desire except to give us something better.” – Elisabeth Elliot I saw this Instagram post on my news feed this morning, and it inspired me so much I had...
planning your marriage while planning your wedding: week 18 “in the fasting”
Clay and I are coming off a two week cleanse. We chose to enter into this “fast” in an effort to find relief for some stomach issues I’ve been having. This fast has got me thinking...
how to plan a wedding in 6 months flat: week 18
We did a ton for the wedding this week! It still amazes me after all we have already done, how much there is yet to do! Planning a wedding truly is like a part...
planning your marriage while planning your wedding: week 17 “in the going without”
Clay and I are doing a two week cleanse. We have officially made it through week one. We have one more to go. And let me tell you – it’s been rough. We can’t...
step into the light
There was a time when I found myself on the cold concrete of my kitchen floor. I was navigating through a time of confusion – or despair, rather – in regards to my physical health. It happened...
how to plan a wedding in 6 months flat: week 17
As of yesterday it was exactly two months until our wedding! But before we say, “I do!” there is still much to do! Here’s what we did this week: how to plan a wedding in 6 months...
planning your wedding while planning your marriage: week 16 “in sickness”
This past week Clay was pretty sick. For the entire (almost) year we have been together, I don’t think I have ever seen him sick. I call him my “rock,” and truly he is so strong. I...
how to plan a wedding in 6 months flat: week 16
Week 16… That means we are 4 months in! Crazy. Two thirds down, one third of the way to go! That feels nice to say, I have to admit. I love being engaged, but...
planning your marriage while planning your wedding: week 15 “in the pause”
Yesterday was Valentine’s Day. I spent it doing something I rarely take the time to do: relax. Clay so generously showered me with love through his gift of… well, pause. I’ve been so busy...
beautiful things
“You make beautiful things, you make beautiful things out of the dust. You make beautiful things, you make beautiful things out of us.” – Gungor, Beautiful Things I wrote this post yesterday, but the day...
