Hey there friends! As we stand on the doorstep of summer, I’ve been thinking a lot about what we carry with us and when to know it’s time to let it go or to leave it behind. Life has a way of handing us things we never planned to carry. Commitments. Expectations. Worry. Overthinking. Gosh,…
Category: Better Living
Pressed, Poured, in the Messy Middle
I never expected June to come with so much pressure—the kind that whispers so much to do, so little time. Last year, I was in a role that required me to work through the summer. It was the first time I had done that since college. As a former teacher, summers off had always been…
A Place to Begin Again
Today I write to you from our porch. It’s a sunny, breezy, and low-humidity morning. The birds are busy singing, fish are jumping on the pond, and the occasional Cessna cruises by in the sky. It’s one of those “perfect” mornings I wish I could repeat every day. Do you have a favorite season? Every…
God’s Grace in the Garden
This article was originally published in Link2Us Magazine. If living in the country has taught me anything, it is that there is an abundance of grace to be found every morning we wake. Giving us the gift of a fresh start and another chance to press forward into the purpose God has for us. And…
Sustaining your Pursuit of Happiness
New this week! Hey there, friend!I spent this past week in Washington, D.C. for work and had the opportunity to visit the Vietnam Veterans Wall, something that has been a dream of mine since learning about Johnny Wehr, a family member to the homestead, who served and gave the ultimate sacrifice. On July 20, 1945,…
New this week! Hey there, friend!I have two new friends to introduce to you this week on the Grounded in the Middle Podcast! Author Andi Ashworth and beloved Grammy Award-winning, Billboard Chart topping music producer, Charlie Peacock join me to share about their new book, Why Everything That Doesn’t Matter, Matters So Much. At its…
The Peaks + Pits of Rural Living with Caroline
New this week! Hey there, friend!How many of us can relate to the ebb and flow of life, marked by peaks and pits that shape our journey? If you’re nodding in agreement, you’re not alone. Life is a rollercoaster, and some days are a symphony of peaks, while others drag us through valleys. But fear…
Perfectionism with Vivian George
New this week! Hey there, friend! Are you tired of striving for perfection and feeling overwhelmed by the constant pursuit of an ideal life? If so, you’re not alone. Join the upcoming episode of the Grounded in the Middle Podcast, where I sit down with the vibrant and resilient Vivian Cummins to discuss the transformative…
The Grounded in the Middle Podcast with Valerie George
New this week! Hey there, friend! Have you ever been offended by someone before? Or maybe you have found yourself having been the offender? On the Grounded in the Middle podcast this week, I’m joined by Valerie George, author of the new bible study, Live Unoffended: A Bible Study on How to Live at Peace with…
The Grounded in the Middle Podcast with Aaron Foulk
New this week! Hey there, friend! This week on the Grounded in the Middle Podcast, join me and my incredible husband as we dive deep into the enchanting world of old house living. In a special and rare interview, I managed to coax Aaron out of his comfort zone to share his unique perspective on…