My Journey & Story – Backdoor Hospitality

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”

The Best Secret in Being Hospitable

I am in Arizona. I had plans of what my time here would look like. Trips to see old high school friends swirled in my head. Inviting people over after my girls were asleep to do some cooking classes (this last one has never been vocalized till now). I have had the want to cram asContinue reading “The Best Secret in Being Hospitable”

Being a Visionary is to Enjoy the Process!

Enjoy the process! So far this year I have on more than one occasion heard from God about “the process.” I see where I want to go with parenting & being a wife, with my writing, with teaching, with the gamut. As I told Ben, “It’s like walking into a room scattered with clothes andContinue reading “Being a Visionary is to Enjoy the Process!”

Your Story is Yours, My Story is Mine

The months which followed Veronica’s birth were full of worry and angst. I felt ill prepared to be a mother. This new job requiring me to instantly die to myself has been a day by day process, and somehow I was to do it overnight. I’m a feelings gal. Always have been, always willContinue reading “Your Story is Yours, My Story is Mine”

Grain-Free & Peanut Butter-Free Monster Cookies

I read this honest, vulnerable piece on overeating today and it struck a chord with me. I was hit by how often I hear from someone, be it a close friend or acquaintance or reader, “Well Kamille, you eat really healthy!,” or, “Oh, Kamille has a blog where she talks about food and hospitality, andContinue reading “Grain-Free & Peanut Butter-Free Monster Cookies”

Grain-free Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache

Although it is Ash Wednesday by the time most of you will read this (which I apologize for posting a chocolate cupcake recipe); but, I remade these little wonders from an earlier recipe I have here and wanted to update it. What I found was this original post was my reflections on Lent three yearsContinue reading “Grain-free Chocolate Cupcakes with Chocolate Ganache”

Her Name, Her Story, Her Entrance (birth story)

Fear creeps in at night. I hear lies whisper to me. And so it would seem that all my labors begin with my water breaking at night time. I would regularly pray, “God, please give me grace in this labor. Tay’s was so intense. Don’t let my water break at night, again, for the thirdContinue reading “Her Name, Her Story, Her Entrance (birth story)”

The Genesis of Our Third Child

I’m a natural optimist with a slight worry, anxiety prone bent. Doesn’t seem to make a whole lot of sense. What has saved me over the years plus is knowing Jesus. Ever since a small child I’ve been drawn to his goodness that never fails. I’ve instinctively believed in who he said & says heContinue reading “The Genesis of Our Third Child”