A Community Garden for Umatilla
What began as a fond memory of a neighborhood garden has grown into a hopeful vision for Umatilla. Discover how a community garden could honor the town’s agricultural roots, bring neighbors together, teach children where their food comes from, and create a beautiful place for everyone to grow.
Lessons on Hospitality: Making Every Day Beautiful in the Neighborhood
Discover practical lessons on hospitality and tips for building community: how small acts of neighborly love- presence, invitations, and service - restore connection and belonging.
When You’re too Late to Harvest
Sometimes a scarcity mindset convinces us to admire our blessings without ever truly enjoying them. Don’t let fear of scarcity steal the harvest God places before you; pick the fruit, savor the gift, and trust more is on the way.
My Top Five Favorite Soups to Feed My Family
Cozy up this fall with five easy, family-favorite soup recipes—simple, flavorful, and perfect for chilly Florida evenings.
On Savoring Slow - A First Birthday Reflection
In the rush of life with littles, I’m pausing to savor slow—rocking, resting, and remembering that these everyday moments are the real miracles.
Four Unexpected Lessons I’m Learning From My Girls This Mother’s Day
Ten years of motherhood have taught me to savor the simple, show my scars, and find grace in the loud and beautiful moments of family life.
The Gift of Paying Attention
I’m writing this down because I’m quick to forget, and more often than not, I power through instead of practicing staying in the posture of paying attention to others.