14/23- A Week of Note

Ever have one of those weeks that were so jam packed of exciting, new, and wonderful things? That at its end, as the adrenaline high begins to fade, all that can be done is to tiredly collapse on the nearest, comfiest piece of furniture and smile upon its reflection? Then, my friends, you understand how…

12/23- Keeping the Faith

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” -2 Timothy 1:7 This is my favorite verse in the Bible. It has brought encouragement and conviction in so many areas of my life and has been used as a mirror to show me my mindset and heart-posture time and…

“Where Do You Want to Go?”

“You have brains in your head. You have feet in your shoes. You can steer yourself any direction you choose. You’re on your own. And you know what you know. And YOU are the one who’ll decide where to go…” – Oh, The Places You’ll Go by Dr. Suess This is one of my FAQs…

11/23- Sunday Funday

While occurrences were spattered throughout this week, I find them comparably insignificant to the sweet joy of today. It all began at church. Side note, church has been such a grounding part of my week for a very long time. In all my seasons, God has provided, through church, a place to meet and connect…

I Missed Ultrasound Awareness Month!

Fun Fact: October was Ultrasound Awareness Month! I cannot tell you how bummed I am to learn that there is a whole month dedicated to educating about/celebrating what I do, yet that month has come and gone! I feel like it might be a little late now to do a full-on celebration, but in the…

10/23- Burpees are the Worst

“Pain is temporary. Pride is forever.” -Mr. Percy (my middle school cross-country coach) I don’t like exercise. It’s true. If I could eat whatever I wanted, yet my body be American-Ninja-Warrior-grade, I would binge-watch Netflix and stuff my face until the cows come home. However, that isn’t how the world works, is it? Yet, I’ve…

9/23- A Bride and a Blustery Drive

Be a bridesmaid- Check! (wasn’t my bouquet a dream?) So much lies in that simple flourish: miles traveled, jokes shared, tears shed, dresses worn, vows declared, goodbyes said. I know they say that the day passes in a blur for the bride and groom, but I feel as if I have suffered the same experience;…

8/23- Shuckin’ the Day Away

“You can barbecue it, boil it, broil it, bake it, saute it. Dey’s uh, shrimp-kabobs, shrimp creole, shrimp gumbo. Pan fried, deep fried, stir-fried. There’s pineapple shrimp, lemon shrimp, coconut shrimp, pepper shrimp, shrimp soup, shrimp stew, shrimp salad, shrimp and potatoes, shrimp burger, shrimp sandwich. That- that’s about it.” ~ Pvt. Benjamin Buford “Bubba” Blue, Forrest Gump   Anyone who knows me is aware of the fact that seafood is one of my all-time…

Hot Topics: I’m Not Here for Confetti Balloons.

Downs Syndrome. Trisomy 18. Trisomy 13. Syndactyly. Ectrodactyly. Hydrops. Spina Bifida. Osteogenesis Imperfecta. Diaphragmatic hernia. Gastroscisis. Omphalocele. Clubbed feet. Renal agenesis. Anencephaly. Acrania. Cleft palate. Twin-to-Twin Transfusion Syndrome. Fetal Demise. Miscarriage. These words are a part of so many people’s stories. People’s stories that I have played a part in. People who I have had…

7/23: Vroom, Vroom…

“Driver picks the music, shotgun shuts his cakehole.” ~Dean Winchester, Supernatural This week’s theme has been cars. Old cars, new cars, riding in stranger’s cars, the whole kit and caboodle. You see, I took in my Jeep last Sunday night to get some rust on the doorframe fixed. Since then, I had been using Uber…