Grace in a Vase – Video Blog

Write it on My Heart

I spent most of my late high school and early college years searching. I wasn’t searching for myself. I wasn’t searching for the purpose of life. I was simply desperate to find the plan of God for my life. I would often pray, “I’ll do whatever you ask me to, Lord....
I Will Always Be Your Mommy

I Will Always Be Your Mommy

A few nights ago, my son was upset that I wouldn’t tell him one more bedtime story. As I walked down the hall to take my daughter to her room, my son shouted, “Well, I’m not going to be your little boy anymore.” I knew he was upset, but his...
Just Don’t Let Me Fall, Daddy

Just Don’t Let Me Fall, Daddy

It rained on my wedding day. I’m not talking about a nice little shower to christen the day. I’m talking Oklahoma downpour with flash flood warnings and power outages. When the lights flickered as I was getting ready at the church, I wasn’t...
“Well, When I Have Kids…”

“Well, When I Have Kids…”

Before I was a mommy, I was a wonderful parent. I knew exactly how children should or shouldn’t behave. Had I been given the opportunity, I could have made all those loud fussy kids in the grocery store or restaurant stop throwing fits. After all, I was sure that when...
Handsome Lives at My House

Handsome Lives at My House

It is not even daylight. The alarm goes off, and I nudge my husband to quickly dismiss it before it wakes our sleeping toddlers. I have been up at least three times in the night with two sick little ones. As I roll over and snuggle back under warm covers, he sits up...
Grace in a Vase – Video Blog

There is No Such Thing as “Just a Mom”

I was in a doctor’s appointment the other day answering a list of questions about our health and family. The list went on until finally the nurse asked me, “And are you employed?” I answered quickly, “Nope. I’m just a mom.” Just a mom. Those words didn’t feel...
Dancing in the Difficult

Dancing in the Difficult

“You sure have your hands full.” I was busy keeping my nearly 4 year old from pulling all of the Hot Wheels cars from the display rack next to the checkout and calming my overtired two year old. “Every day, sir. Every single day.” I barely...
Grace in a Vase – Video Blog

10 Prayers for My Husband’s Heart

Valentine’s Day is 10 days away. Yes, it is true. Before my husband came into my life, I very much disliked Valentine’s Day. It seemed like enough for couples to be able to show each other how much they were loved the rest of the year. Why did there have to be an...
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