Family – A Labor of Love

August 6th

Every love story is beautiful, but ours is my favorite. On August 6th, 2022, Brendan asked me to marry him. We got engaged at the Huntsville Botanical Gardens in a moment I will treasure for the rest of my life. When Brendan’s original photography plan fell through, he asked sweet Shaila to take our engagement…

Scars

If I had only known the last time would be the last time I would’ve put off all the things I had to do I would’ve stayed a little longer, held on a little tighter Now what I’d give for one more day with you ‘Cause there’s a wound here in my heart where something’s…

Dearest Dad

“A father is neither an anchor to hold us back, nor a sail to take us there, but a guiding light whose love shows us the way.” Dad, how can I begin to capture the countless reasons I am thankful for you in one post?! June is a month where we get a little extra…

Hope

Looking back on these past few months, I can scarcely believe how much has happened! I guess it goes to show how crazy this year has been that it has taken me six months to write a life update. January through May slipped by so, so fast! It is just now that I feel like…

Dear Dad,

This has been a weekend full of celebrating you, Dad! Saturday was your birthday, and today is Father’s Day. I cannot think of anybody more deserving of two days of cakes, parties, countless handwritten cards, and family festivities! Dad, there are so many reasons why I am thankful for you, but I wanted to share…