• Personal,  Why I Believe

    Angels Speak

    Dear Journal, I have been prompted to write these things, so I will try to put together this recounting as best as I can many months later. August thru November 2025 I remember…

  • Henry

    Baby Blessing / Birthday

    I’m not sure why this was the milestone that I felt like “we’ve made it”. Henry received his baby blessing at home today on his sister’s birthday. She was so excited to share…

  • Projects

    Wildfires

    The world feels like it’s on fire. Iron Fire southwest of Utah Lake still burns, and a new Cherry Fire joins it. It’s near enough for us to see smoke and flames from…

  • Kids,  Personal

    Closer

    Health Check Jeremy asked me one afternoon, “Don’t be mad, okay? Can you take me to Urgent Care?” His blood pressure was super extra high, and he had been off his meds for…

  • Personal

    Peace in Chaotic Times

    Sometimes I need to “fill my cup” when life gets heavy, and I’ve been able to do that in a few ways. I met up with friends for a hike in the woods…

  • Personal

    The Summer I Turned 37

    The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. Frank Lloyd Wright Dear Journal, I am very thankful to celebrate another birthday. My family made me feel so special while I took it…

  • Henry,  Personal

    Pregnancy Week 19

    We are almost halfway through the 2nd trimester, and halfway through our pregnancy! It’s Week 19 now, and how thankful I am that the nausea is subsiding and my energy is slowly returning.…