Not. Okay.

I'm 29. Single. I live a fairly independent life, and I feel confident enough where it hasn't stopped me from traveling to new places and cities unaccompanied, Even so, I prepare myself for battle every time I go somewhere alone. I used to dial 911 and keep my finger poised on the green "send" button. Now I have a phone app that tracks my GPS and will send my location to the police for an immediate response if I let go of my finger on my phone. I am angry I have...

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Dutch Blitz, Coffee and Friendships.

A cup of peach tea steamed from the mug that warmed my hands as I sat at my dining room table. Across from me sat a dear of mine whom I've known since kindergarten. I don't have many of these friends I still talk to, but she was one that stuck. We'd spent the majority of our teenage years through young adulthood in separate states, and for the first time in a long while, we were now living in the same state again... practically even the same city. We sat there talking...

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A Conversation with God on Trust

Imagine with me a hypothetical conversation between me and my dear Father, Jesus Christ.  God: "So you want a husband and 2.5 kids... soon? Perhaps a lake cabin and a boat later on. And maybe you'd like to go back to school to get a degree in education? You want to get a good paying job to pay off all your student loans, buy a house, and become financially set? Or go get that training to be a volunteer physical therapist working with those suffering from Parkinsons...

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The winds of change

Ahhh, it's been far too long since I've sat down to write anything. Some of that's due to an incredibly busy schedule leading up to my departure of the west coast (best coast.) Lately it's been due to, well, not wanting to be open and write what I'm thinking and feeling. The winds of change blow constant in my life, whether they're 100 mph storm winds or a 15 mph breeze. Sometimes I face the wind in my stubbornness, reluctant to resist to its pushing, and sometimes I...

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Redwoods Relaxation and Santa Cruzin' PCH

The countdown is on to just over 4 weeks before I start my trek back to the homeland. Knowing that countdown will soon be over, I took the Purdy's up on their offer to join them in their home in the redwoods of California. Like, literally in the redwoods. Thanks to the Purdy's for their warm and gracious hospitality.  It was by far the most relaxing vacation I've had in a long time, and though it was only for an extended weekend, it was exactly what I needed....

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There and back again - a Hannah's Tale

2 years ago I sat on the shore of a lake, earnestly praying for God's will to open up to me. And as I scribbled scripture and thoughts into my journal at that picnic table, I listed out three cities. Three places I could move to. What I heard was, “Go west young (wo)man.”  That decision quickly became the biggest leap of faith I’d ever taken. It was 1500 miles away from family, friends, and most of everything I’ve ever known, and though I wasn’t moving to a completely...

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30 Years

My incredible parents have been married 30 years today. They've spent their entire marriage devoted to ministry in one way or another. It's been a struggle sometimes to be a part of a "ministry family," but I honestly am so grateful God placed me in this family. I really would not be who I am today without the parents I was blessed with. In honor of 30 years of marriage and 27 years of parenting, I thought I'd give you some of my favorite stories a couple of their...

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