Laurel friend texted me yesterday and laughed at how I just bulleted such huge life events in my last blog post. I jokingly replied that I "didn't even mention the permanent ink on my body" and that it's really "a side note at this point" compared to everything else that's been going on. BUT I'm [...]
God the Gardener
Hello there, people who read this blog! It's been a while. Like, 6+ months. Just a few things have happened since I last sat down to write: I went to Vietnam for 8 whole weeks and had the time of my life. I've been meaning to blog about my trip but, alas, there's so much [...]
“Good” in my “Good Friday”
Back in January, I wrote a post about how my resolution for 2016 was to let go of the worldly perfection I chase daily. This struggle is still in the "I see this two-ton pile of dirt in front of me that I want to move but I only have a teaspoon to start picking [...]
Honesty, Hurt, and Holiness
A couple of weeks ago, I was lugging heavy burdens around with me on campus for a few days in a row. The largest load in my heart was that it had officially been a year since my grandmother's passing. I was missing her, and I could not wrap my head around the fact that [...]
A Psalm of Surrender
One of my resolutions for 2016 was to let go of my need for perfection and control over my own life and instead choose to walk in freedom. I recently realized that I have been living my life as though I believe two lies in particular: I can be perfect if I just try hard [...]
10 Looks to Christ
Life is bustling and I am still learning, adjusting, and growing pretty much on a daily basis here in Ames. The Lord has been so gracious in teaching and leading me MASSIVELY over the course of this semester! I follow a very encouraging woman on Instagram named Gretchen Saffles, who is the creator of the [...]
Lately
Happy fall to everyone! The last month or so has been a flurry of outward changes and inward adjustments as well. My first few weeks at Iowa State have stretched me more than I thought possible, and although it can be discouraging, it is also very exciting! I'd be lying if I said that I [...]
