Over the past week I’ve been trying to organize my thoughts on 2018. If I had to pinpoint in just a few words all that this year involved and taught me, what would those words be? The struggle wasn’t trying to find the words, the struggle has been narrowing them down to only a few. […]
Read MorePapa. I miss you with an ache that will never be filled. It’s been three days and it still doesn’t feel real. How do you grasp that your biggest supporter, most faithful prayer warrior, best source of laughter, endless source of wisdom, and huge source of love is gone? I don’t think I ever fully […]
Read More“Brave” was the last word I would use to describe myself. I thought it meant doing risky things. Culture talks about bravery like a medal of honour; it seems to have to involve doing something scary or out of the ordinary. I thought to be brave I’d have to face all my fears and force […]
Read MoreI have experienced the utmost joy of life’s highs and the searing pain of its lows. I have felt the confidence of the Lord’s leading in my life and then the toss and turns of crushing decisions and paralyzing confusion. Yet I have learned that beauty can be found in the darkest of moments. I […]
Read MoreThe dress I wore to graduation is hands-down my favourite thing I have EVER worn (well…tied with my Nylander jersey). More than how much I adore its colour, style, and fit – I love its story. Last fall I was shopping at Anthropologie. I spotted this dress and fell in love immediately. People say they […]
Read MoreI remember the day in 2014 when my parents and I attended the spring open house at my college. The coordinator briefly mentioned capstone, the major final project of the PR degree program. Walking out of that classroom and knowing in my gut that this program was for me also meant that capstone hung over […]
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