I’m BACK!!

Hi Friends!!

Seems like I dropped off the face of the earth. After thirteen years of regular blogging, I just kind of disappeared.

I am so sorry!

Thank you to those who have reached out to see if something had happened. That means the world to me! I wish I could give you some grand explanation, but the truth is I’ve simply been exhausted.

Maybe I felt like my posts were no longer being read. Really shouldn’t matter. I started this blog as a way I could process my own feelings and maybe–just maybe–help someone. I think as my kids grew up and moved away, I found myself in a different season. I don’t have those days of goofy kids filling my life or the funny stories from them to use as fodder for my blog posts. That certainly doesn’t help my creativity!

And, honestly, maybe I’ve been in a desert season spiritually. It seems like God called me to this journey that felt like it was going to be amazing and exciting and rewarding. Truth is, we are just barely scraping by. We are in a season of waiting–waiting to see God move, waiting for His direction, waiting for His provision. We feel like we are walking in faith and yet we are stuck wandering in the desert. It is proving to be a somewhat frustrating season.

And then there’s–well–life. So far, 2026 has consisted of moving one child home, one child and spouse to Colorado. We’ve been working, traveling, and planning some exciting upcoming events! I am also starting a small group for single moms as well as doing some leadership training with some amazing ladies! I’ve spent the last month with/recovering from bronchitis (so much for Resurrection Sunday!). This last weekend, we supported my son’s sweet girlfriend as she ran the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon and my daughter’s sweet friend as she had her senior recital. Monday, my daughter had her final college concert. (I’ll try to upload the video. She brought some serious Aretha Franklin vibes!)

How did this happen? How did my kids all grow into adults? How did I become an empty nester? Isn’t life supposed to slow down when the kids are adults? Isn’t this supposed to be a sweet season of life with my spouse and God?

Maybe that’s just what I thought this season would look like. Instead, it seems to be just as busy. And, my kids will always know Mom is available–regardless of the day or time!

While all of these things are true, I also recognize 2025 was an absolutely amazing year of seeing God do what only He can do! It was a year of miracles! I want to take a minute to give you a refresher on my journey over the last two years. In 2024, I found myself praying for miracles of restoration and purpose. I knew my step of faith was to quit my job, which I did in the fall of 2024. God told me if I would be obedient, it would be a gateway of greater blessings than anything I could ask or imagine (Ephesians 3:20).

Can I just tell you that 2025 was truly a year of miracles?

Some (most) are not mine to tell. I’ll just say from a mama’s heart, they were truly prayers of restoration! My oldest and his wife have had a long and bumpy journey in their careers. My son took a leap of faith to pursue his dream of becoming an airline pilot. It was four long and expensive years of training and learning and growing and teaching. There were many days they barely had their heads above water. But, in November, Blake got the call! He spend several months in training until he passed his exam! He is officially an airline pilot! His job has answered the prayers for miracles of restoration in their finances. I see life and joy returning to him. There’s so much more, but that’s just one of the miracles I can share.

I have prayed miracles of restoration and purpose over my family for a couple of years now. I have prayed miracles of restoration in relationships–with God and with people. This last year has been a year of incredible spiritual growth for my sweet husband. I can’t even start to tell you how much fun it has been to watch him truly fall in love with Jesus and pursue Him with all his heart! I can proudly say all three of my children have run to the foundations of their relationship with Christ. All three kids are in healthy relationships. There have been so many changes–changes that just make a mama’s heart sing!

So what do we learn from all of this?

One, life is full of seasons, seasons that have a beginning and an end. Every season is different. Every season has its own trials and blessings. But the one thing we can count on is God is with us in every season. He goes before us and behind us and around us. He prepares the way. He guides our steps. He is the one constant no matter what life brings.

Two, even in desert seasons, God is still working. I sometimes find myself complaining about this season, about the promise He made that my obedience would be a gateway to greater blessings than I can imagine. He gently reminds me that even though the blessings have not been the type I expected, they have been far greater than anything I could hope for! They are the true blessings. He knows what I need even when I don’t.

Three, there are lessons in the waiting. Waiting is hard work. But, if we choose to wait well, we will see rewards in God’s time. I know this lesson. I’ve lived it. I’ve experienced the beauty on the other side of waiting. I hate that my humanity causes me to doubt and forget those lessons so easily. But, I will continue to wait and cling to the Promise Maker, the One who is always faithful.

Four, when we pursue God, we find our true purpose. Ephesians 2:10 tells us we are His masterpiece created for great purposes He has planned out for us. I recognize that I’ve spent over half my life (especially these last fifteen years) trying to find my purpose. I am excited about the days to come, about the vision He has laid on my heart. Stay tuned in the days to come to learn more!

Friends, I am glad to be back. I promise I will try to get my mind focused and start sharing again!

God bless!