Welcome

2016… It was the year that would turn my life upside down. My happy, ordinary world would come to a screeching halt and everything I thought knew would be mercilessly rearranged. This site is where I get to share some of those thoughts, process my own healing, and hopefully share some hope, love, and encouragement along the way.

Beautifully Broken…

Those may not strike you as two words that go together. They may very well strike you completely wrong, I mean really – who in their right mind would say being broken is beautiful? None of us run around looking for ways to become broken by choice; no indeed, we protect ourselves and our families – avoiding pain, hurt and things that will break us at all costs. Yet no matter how hard we try, we will all face brokenness at some point in our lives, some of us more than others.

But what if…

What if there really is beauty to be found in the darkest storms of our lives?

What if there is hope to be had, even when everything around you says the situation is hopeless?

What if there truly is joy and peace at your disposal no matter your situation?

That would be worth talking about, wouldn’t it? Well my friends, that is exactly why this site exists, to share hope that every storm will pass, to build faith that God is enough to carry you through every circumstance, and let you know you are not alone. It’s my prayer if your soul is hurting, you will find comfort here.

“The Lord is close to the brokenhearted; he rescues those whose spirits are crushed.”  ~ Psalm 34:18


Recent Posts
October 13, 2021Live Purple BlogGrace Update…I wish I was writing a bright and shiny update about how much better Grace was feeling, but I can’t. This is now day 22 of this headache with little to no relief. I had hoped new medicine and fall break would get her to feeling better. And it did lighten up a little […] [...]
October 8, 2021Live Purple BlogFriday Afternoon Grace Update… How wonderful it is to have such amazing friends and prayer warriors willing to stand in the gap for you. Though all of this has been unnerving we know we are so very blessed and have certainly felt your prayers. With each comment, message, and text our spirits were lifted and […] [...]
October 8, 2021Live Purple BlogAs I lay in bed unable to sleep, I pick up my phone to write the kind of post I never thought I would write again. My girl needs your prayers. 17 days ago Grace woke up with a headache. I chalked it up to residual Covid effects from the beginning of September, but it […] [...]
April 14, 2019UncategorizedYesterday a made a post about saying yes to the right things – the things that God has prepared for you. Another thought I had along those same lines is about knowing that it truly is God’s plan. For example… I pray in my quiet time that the Lord will give me opportunities to serve. […] [...]
April 13, 2019Uncategorized“Cast your cares on the Lord and he will sustain you…”. ~Psalm 55:22 I have always loved that verse. Especially after traveling a road where the burden became heavy. How wonderful is it that the God of the universe will help carry our load? Mind boggling when you think about it really. All the billions of […] [...]
April 12, 2019Mommy Duck & Mr. WhiskersWhat a lovely and unexpected night. Thank you to the Hartselle Area Chamber of Commerce for their kind words and recognition. I am so very honored to have received the Dr. Thomas M. Guyton Humanitarian Award. We love this town and we love getting to help and serve those around us. There is no better […] [...]