STORIES AND REFLECTIONS
Howdy y’all! 🤠 Coming at you from the Lone Star State, where we’re spending the week with Danny and Ashley. And that’s today’s Thankful Thursday. Short and sweet and full of gratitude. 🙏 What are you thankful for today? Until next Thursday’s post, y’all…si Dios quiere. “There is no greater wealth in this world than…
Ever had one of those weeks that’s just plain frustrating? Don’t let it get you down. I’ve run out of coffee too. 😅 No, but seriously, it’s best to remember that just because things aren’t going as planned doesn’t mean they aren’t working out how they should. Sometimes the challenges, delays, and changes end up…
Just like that, we’re stepping into this holy weekend. And I find myself asking, did I make any changes that will last beyond Easter? I think so. I hope so. Still a work in progress, no doubt. Today is Holy Thursday. A day that reminds us of humility, love, and service to others. All of…
This Thankful Thursday comes with a love story a century in the making. I’ve had two really special postcards sitting in my drawer for a while now, one from my grandfather to my grandmother, and one from her to him. It hit me the other day that their messages are over 100 years old, and…
The other day, Lauren and I were looking back on the past few years, and we found ourselves amazed at what has transpired. It gave a whole new meaning to the familiar question: “Where do you see yourself in five years?” Looking back, I can tell you that what actually happened was mostly not on…
Always grateful when I run into images like the one I’m sharing today. It feels like un cocotazo from God, reminding me of something I already know but clearly need to hear again. This nudge from God brings to mind the Serenity Prayer: “God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,…
Newsbreak: Monday will be happening an hour earlier. We’re about to “spring forward” and we’re losing an hour of sleep! (Lord, I had just gotten used to this schedule 🥱). But as with any downside, there’s always an upside. And the silver lining here is more daylight. Raise your hand if you’re glad about that….
What’s your morning routine and schedule like? For me and Ray, our morning schedules have changed more times than I can count over the years. For the most part, we lived those grab your coffee and go mornings. But for some time now, our schedules have aligned. And that’s been such a gift. Somewhere along…
Some weeks gratitude comes easy. This week, it feels especially sacred, and a bit more personal. Yesterday was Ash Wednesday, and this year it fell on my mom’s birthday. Having it land on a day that reminds us how fragile and fleeting life is hit differently this time. It felt heavy, but also comforting in…
With Valentine’s Day coming up, I’ve been thinking about how easy it is to focus on flowers, cards, and all the pretty stuff. Wait, cards? Yes, that’s still a thing, people. Somewhere out there, someone is still standing in the greeting card aisle for 20 minutes, reading every single one like it’s a life-altering decision….