Years ago, like literally 16 years ago, I started an Etsy shop called Gussy Sews. It was 2008 and I had just discovered the handmade scene of Etsy. Etsy was still a new concept, and designing a zipped pouch with ruffles on the front (to hold my purse essentials) was my newest creative project. I… [Read More]
Introducing: the Glory and Mountains shop
Summer Days in July
We have lived so many beautiful days since my last post, one year ago. There’s a lot to catch up on, and what a gift it is to be able to write this with such gratitude. Is there even an easy way to summarize the last 13 months? If there are just two sentences I… [Read More]
Baby Josiah is Here!
We are a family of seven! It’s time to meet our baby, Josiah Solomon. Josiah came at exactly at 36 weeks (the precise date I had prayed for and asked God to make his birthday weeks ago). He arrived Wednesday, June 28th at 7:38 am – a healthy 6 lbs 6 oz, and 18” in… [Read More]
Thirteen Thoughts in May…
In this “thirteen thoughts” post, I gather a variety of thoughts and details from the month of May to describe the little moments that make up my life. I have noticed it’s the little moments that give birth to the big moments, and I like to record them. Click here to read past “thirteen thoughts”… [Read More]
3 Small Letters of Encouragement
Last year, I read a biography on the late Susie Spurgeon (wife to the late Charles Spurgeon, English minister/theologian). This biography coincided with a research paper I was writing for my Master’s degree at Moody Theological Seminary. The more I read, the easier it was to admire Susie and the life work she accomplished for… [Read More]
The Books I Read in 2023
Books I’ve recently finished: Hannah Coulter Theology of the Home II Gift from the Sea Good Apple Books I’m currently reading: Streams in the Desert Writing as a Way of Healing Emotions and the Heart | Bible Study Women of the Word Ellie and the Harpmaker My guess is it doesn’t surprise you I’m currently… [Read More]
13 Days After My Prenatal Surgery
Easter Sunday, two days before my surgery My prenatal surgery incision, three days post-op Zack at my bedside, about an hour after surgery Baby Josiah, the day before my prenatal surgery I’m so excited to leave the hospital and continue resting at home :) I’m writing a lot of letters ~ Natalie skips to the… [Read More]
For the Love of
Two activities I love… Do not look forward to what may happen tomorrow; the same everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and every day. Either He will shield you from suffering, or He will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then, put aside all… [Read More]
What the Future Holds For My Family
As I write here, the snow has begun to fall in Petoskey, MI. We live about an hour south of the Mackinac Bridge, the only driveable path to the Upper Peninsula. The snowflakes are large and fluffy, and whatever grass was visible is no longer visible. Outside, the pine trees are beautifully flocked and the… [Read More]
