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Raise my Ebenezer

Walking away from that weekend I knew I was standing on holy ground. Under the rock lie the ashes of my older brother Willy. Bright with beads of sweat dripping from our brows, next to a metal cross in the Arizona desert. The month leading up to his memorial turned out to remain one ofContinue reading “Raise my Ebenezer”

Love is Everything

I think I might be ready to come back to blogging. This Christmas was harder than I expected with the absence of Willy. These months have allowed me to rethink a lot of areas in my life. My hope is to share them with you. But, in the meantime, Merry Christmas from our wacky familyContinue reading “Love is Everything”

It’s in the Showing Up

Friends, can I say I realize how long it has been since I’ve been regularly writing and sharing here? Well, a long while; but, I don’t mind it. I feel as though God has taken me aside to teach me about him and myself these past couple months, which have proven to be restorative. Continue reading “It’s in the Showing Up”

One Bowl Grain-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars

Many, many years ago I baked some peanut butter cookies for my dad. My mom would always make chocolate chip cookies; but, I somehow thought peanut butter was more fitting. Upon eating them he mentions to my mom how peanut butter cookies were his favorite. Much to my mother’s chagrin, as she was always toldContinue reading “One Bowl Grain-Free Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Bars”

What Names Us?

***The first half was written prior to Willy’s memorial*** In the wake of Willy’s death, and how it happened, I cannot shake how others will judge him. I’m in the car driving with my girls and I see a man in his 30s on the side of the road not looking his best and seeContinue reading “What Names Us?”

My Brother Willy’s Memorial Slideshow

Ben and I have returned home from Arizona after spending an extended weekend with my family celebrated Willy’s life. Currently, my heart and mind are still a bit numb from the experience. This isn’t to say the weekend was horrible; because, there were so many good parts. Being able to see my extended family, andContinue reading “My Brother Willy’s Memorial Slideshow”

The Day the Music Died–August 28th & the Day it Began

The air felt crisp outside, slightly cold like only the onset of fall could bring. Sun shone down and peace flooded my soul as I stepped out of my house to catch the bus to the university. Jesus walked with me and I heard him say, “Willy’s going to be okay, you don’t need toContinue reading “The Day the Music Died–August 28th & the Day it Began”

Paleo Zucchini Brownie Bread for Willy

This post will be short. I made this zucchini brownie bread while I was in Arizona this summer. It’s gluten-free, actually it’s grain-free. In fact, it doesn’t rely on nut flours to bake. I made this and decided the rest should go to my older brother Willy as he couldn’t have gluten. I haveContinue reading “Paleo Zucchini Brownie Bread for Willy”

Grain & Dairy Free Peach-Blueberry Cobbler

It’s still officially summer here, which means the girls have not returned to school, and we are still enjoying the peak of seasonal bounty in the form of blueberries and peaches. I have to say when I see others IG accounts boasting of peaches in early July my heart sings a sad song. That isContinue reading “Grain & Dairy Free Peach-Blueberry Cobbler”

Our New Table: Home

Our family being in Arizona and driving back to our new home (for at least this year) all began two and a half weeks ago. We pulled up in perfect Bellingham fashion with rain pouring down in mid-July to a first time view of this quaint farmhouse. Our friends came by to welcome us andContinue reading “Our New Table: Home”