Nothing in life has amazed me more than the roads that lead us to one another.  Through trials and tribulation…through joy and victory…through defeat and triumph; we find our way to each other.  And this never ceases to take my breath away.  It brings me comfort and peace to know that, even in the darkest […]

There’s this moment when a relationship ends that we all must bear; a moment after the dust has settled and we’ve finally showered again. A moment when breathing seems possible and remembering seems bearable. It’s the moment when you pack up what isn’t yours and return it to its rightful owner. If you’re lucky, you […]

It was an orange. That’s all. An orange. It was an orange that a cute teenage boy handed me on the back of a tractor as we were making our way through the mountains of Belize. “Try it”, he said “you’ll love it”. I looked at the orange. I looked back at him. And he […]

It’s almost always one of the most sure fire ways to make me feel better – regardless of the day. There’s just something about it. Something wondrous. Something remarkable. Something spectacular. Knowing that a child is coming into the world changes everything. Knowing that people you adore are about to become parents makes your heart […]

I think that we’ve all met one of them.  At some point in time in our life.  Somewhere along the road. We’ve all met one of those people whose presence makes you want to reach…to soar…to grab hold of the very best version of yourself. These people are rare…they are precious…they are collectively what navigates […]

I stood out in a field today near our house…just staring up at the sky.  A breeze blew across my face and tears rolled down my cheeks. Something about this time of year makes me nostalgic.  This time of year makes me hurt deeper…feel heavier…ache longer.  As the snow begins to melt and the days […]