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It Won’t Be Easy

I have known that I was meant to share this for months, but haven’t because it’s something so private & close to my heart; something that isn’t black and white, something still foggy, but I know happened. To make a very long story short, I hemorrhaged after having my daughter, which led to an emergencyContinue reading “It Won’t Be Easy”

5 Reasons You Should Get in that Picture, Mama!

It was the perfect day. A sunny, 75 degree, Florida day & I decided to take my daughter down to the beach. Has anyone ever told you running down to the beach (or going anywhere for that matter) isn’t quite as easy with a baby in tow as it was in those pre-baby days? I knowContinue reading “5 Reasons You Should Get in that Picture, Mama!”

Just Wait

It is easy for the words “just wait” to flow from our lips. I know I am guilty of nonchalantly speaking those words over others and I have heard them countless times in various seasons of my life. “Just wait until you graduate…” “Just wait until you get a “real”Continue reading “Just Wait”

Nothing is Missing

I am undone. It’s 9 in the morning on a Monday and I am already undone. Tears, snot…THE works. Yesterday, I went on a jog and midway I stopped, sat in the sand and looked out at the ocean. It’s in those moments that my Father whispers to my heart. His promise to us isContinue reading “Nothing is Missing”

New Mommy Must-Haves

A very wise person told me before Summer’s arrival that all she would need would be love, food and a place to sleep. She was very right, but here are a few things that have made life easier for this first time mama! Summer will be 2 months old on January 10th & these areContinue reading “New Mommy Must-Haves”

Happy New Year!

Today was my first workout of the year & my first time working out since having Summer. I listened to my body, used lighter weights and took advantage of modifications. It felt incredible to get back to something I love. I started AND finished & that felt good. I have never been more grateful forContinue reading “Happy New Year!”

The Greatest Gift

On November 10, 2015 I received the greatest gift I could’ve ever asked for, my daughter, Summer. Before her arrival I spent a lot of my free time researching any & everything that had to do with babies. I asked my mommy friends countless questions and stayed up late every night watching entirely too many reviews.Continue reading “The Greatest Gift”