Real Life, Real Stories
When I first began writing back in August 2013, my words were mostly about our family—especially the journey of raising children with Down syndrome. Over time, that grew into something bigger. What started as simple reflections has become a space to share not only our experiences, but also the lessons, tools, and encouragement we’ve picked up along the way.
Here, under Real Life, Real Stories, you’ll find honest glimpses into faith, family, disability, adoption, and daily life. Each category below will guide you deeper into stories that inspire, resources that equip, and reminders that while life isn’t always easy, it is always good.
Family
Family
Life in a big family is loud, chaotic, and wonderfully full. These posts are about marriage, parenting, and siblings—the moments that stretch us, shape us, and make us laugh until our sides hurt. It’s real family life, with grit to push through, grace to forgive, and goofiness to keep us sane.
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DisABLITY
DisABILITY
Raising kids with disabilities like Down syndrome and autism has taught me to dream bigger and celebrate differently. Here I share the challenges, milestones, and therapy hacks—with grit to advocate, grace to keep going, and goofiness that reminds us joy is always part of the story.
DisABILITY
Faith
Faith Filled
Faith is the anchor that holds me steady when life is anything but easy. Here you’ll find devotionals and reflections written with grit, grace, and a touch of goofiness—because sometimes laughter is the best way to see God’s goodness in the middle of the mess.
Faith>
Foster & Adoption
Adoption & Foster Care
Our foster care and adoption journey has been raw, redemptive, and everything in between. These stories hold both the grit of hard days and the grace of God’s faithfulness—sprinkled with goofy moments only family life can bring.
Foster & Adoption
Me, Myself, & I
Me, Myself, & I
This is where I pull back the curtain on my own journey—caregiving, Alzheimer’s, grief, and personal growth. It’s honest and a little unpolished, shared with grit to keep pressing forward, grace to let God lead, and goofiness that keeps me smiling through it all.
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