Jesus Knows

by Ellie

I first wrote about our infertility journey a little over a year ago, but here’s a bit of a re-fresher for the newbies with our adoption journey mixed in.

“Jesus Knows.”

A simple phrase I have found myself repeating during the last several years.

My husband Scott and I just celebrated 6 years of marriage. In my perfect world, we would already have 2 (maybe 3) kids. We began trying shortly after our 3rd anniversary. I thought I would be just like everyone else and get pregnant quickly. It didn’t take long for me to realize my story wouldn’t be “just like everyone else” — Or that “everyone else” didn’t necessarily have it as easy as I assumed they did.

A Time to Refocus

Journey/Life

January 21, 2017

by Ellie

Here we are, 6 months after posting the most vulnerable blog to date. In October, we hit the 2 year mark…

Connecting the Disconnected

Journey/Life

September 14, 2016

by Ellie

If I were to let you peek into my brain the last month it would look a lot like this blog…because let’s be honest…I don’t keep a journal, otherwise I would’ve said “this is an excerpt directly from my journal pages”. I don’t have the endurance to write my thoughts out like that. That’s exhausting…and typing is faster. Here is where I’ve been the last month, and figuring out how to connect what seems disconnected is really challenging me. You know those truths that you’ve heard all of your life…and those little nuggets of truth you use to give advice to others. “God is faithful” “God’s timing is perfect” “God is good” “God uses our suffering to bring Him glory” “God is sovereign” “God will never leave you or forsake you” “God will meet all of your needs” I could go on and on and on with those short phrases. Here’s where my problem is… I know these phrases, and I believe them…but only when times aren’t hard. I know God is good, but I convince myself He is good only when things are smooth sailing. This journey of infertility has made me question every aspect that I’ve ever “known” […]

It’s Okay to be Vulnerable

Journey

July 12, 2016

by Ellie

Let me begin by saying that this blog has been many, many months in the making. I have battled in my mind over and over as to whether or not I should post this. As each day has passed, I have come up with a different excuse as to why I shouldn’t post it. Why have I been so hesitant?

Fun Fact Friday | No. 2

Fun Fact Friday

June 10, 2016

by Ellie

Let me get real for a second. I used to think something was wrong with me. I would see these organized, task oriented, driven “go getters”, and I didn’t understand why I wasn’t like them. I would try really hard to appear to be a type A and let me tell you…

When a Stranger Vomits on You

Life/Miscellaneous

May 27, 2016

by Ellie

Good. Now that you’ve clicked on this article, let me preface it by saying…

5 Things to Never Ask Recent College Graduates

Just for Fun/Miscellaneous

May 23, 2016

by Ellie

For the last 3 years, I have worked in the School of Worship Leadership at the University of Mobile. This school holds a special place in my heart, and I have gotten to work with some of the most talented students in the country. Seniors have recently graduated and I have witnessed a pattern of questions being asked to them. So, I saw an opportunity to write an informative blog. 5 THINGS TO NEVER ASK RECENT COLLEGE GRADUATES: WHAT’S NEXT? Ok people. Chances are, they don’t really know what is next, and that is scary. They are applying for jobs, waiting for answers, or not sure what job offer to take. So…when you ask them what they’re doing after graduation, it makes them feel like absolute crap. (Sorry Mom, I said crap.) Just congratulate them and celebrate this milestone with them, without making them stress and worry over the unknown future. ARE YOU GOING TO GET YOUR MASTER’S DEGREE? That’s another pressure question. If they want to get their Master’s, they will go pursue that. Whether or not they choose to further their education, cheer them on! Don’t get me wrong, I am all for higher education, but being pressured with this question brings more anxiety […]

Because He Lives

Life/Miscellaneous

May 17, 2016

by Ellie

“Because He lives, I can face tomorrow. Because He lives, all fear is gone. Because I know, He holds the future and life is worth the living, just because He lives.”

This seems to be my theme song lately…especially those last two phrases. I’ve caught myself humming it in the middle of the grocery store, at work, or while I’m slaving over a big meal I’m preparing (ok…that last one is not true at all. I don’t really cook…but that’s not the point of this blog).

“Because I know He holds the future” – I know He holds the future, but to be honest there are days (most days) where I doubt. I doubt His perfect plan. I doubt his goodness. I just flat out doubt.

I feel like this has been a common theme in my life. Before I met Scott…