PART 7 My mom stood over my bed as I lay there moping. I still couldn't believe Derek was talking to someone else! "Why are you so upset about this?” "I'm not upset! I'm just... it's so soon!" Mom laughed a little. "Bethany, the man is 28 years old, I'm pretty sure he'd like toContinue reading "Our Story: Beautifully Broken"
Our Story: Going Our Separate Ways
PART 6 I remember being shocked that Derek had actually said it. But I also remember feeling such intense relief. I looked up at Derek and proceeded to agree that, while I enjoyed his friendship and respected him as well, I simply could not see him as my future husband. We talked through the desireContinue reading "Our Story: Going Our Separate Ways"
Our Story: Together… But Not
PART 5 So, the last chapter was the fun part of our dating season. What comes now is the "not so fun" part. As I said before, when Derek and I started this relationship, I still only saw him as a friend, but I was willing to see where it led. If we got alongContinue reading "Our Story: Together… But Not"
VA Elections And Why We Must Keep Voting
I'm going to keep this brief. Many people believe the 2020 Elections were pretty sketch. Many conservatives believe that their vote no longer counts as election integrity has come under heavy speculation. We watched numbers flip on screens, mail in ballots become the dangerously popular trend, a frightening amount of ballot counting halted for hoursContinue reading "VA Elections And Why We Must Keep Voting"
Our Story: The Good, The Bad, And The Funny
PART 4 So, yes. My first date with Derek was a double date. With my parents. Now you might be thinking, bless her poor conservative, homeschooler heart. Her parents were probably super paranoid and never gave them a moment alone. Well, let me bust that myth before you can give it much consideration. First off,Continue reading "Our Story: The Good, The Bad, And The Funny"
Our Story: The “Flirt And Fly”
PART 3 So, I believe I left you guys hanging as my dad was headed out to beat up Derek. Ok, I'm kidding. The whole thing was actually super low key. Anyone who knows my dad knows he's about the nicest person you could hope to meet. And although I know some part of himContinue reading "Our Story: The “Flirt And Fly”"
Our Story: “You Gotta Ask My Daddy.”
PART 2 Ok, so where did we leave off? Oh, yes. I was headed off on an unexpected kayaking adventure with the "boy next door". I did double check with my parents, by the way. I mean, my 19 year old self had no business jumping into a 27 year old guy's pickup truck andContinue reading "Our Story: “You Gotta Ask My Daddy.”"
Our Story: Not Your Conventional Fairy Tale
Once upon a time, there was a girl. She was an outgoing, friendly, fun loving sort. She loved Jesus and tried hard to live by God's word, which she always held as precious. But she wasn't happy. She was teetering on that awkward stage between adolescence and adulthood. Though legally an adult by all definitionContinue reading "Our Story: Not Your Conventional Fairy Tale"
MN to NC: The Final Chapter
Six months ago I began a journey. A mama of three little boys about to pack up and follow her husband across the country into the unknown... and boy, was it unknown. I wouldn't have thought that it would take six months to finally feel like I was "home." Our original plans had us settledContinue reading "MN to NC: The Final Chapter"
Six Tragic Stories… Plus 100,000 more
I've avoided writing on this for so long. I've had thoughts. I've had strong feelings. I've had deep concerns. But I was determined not to touch this one with a ten foot poll unless I had something truly helpful to say. I don't have a medical background. I'm not a nurse or doctor or aContinue reading "Six Tragic Stories… Plus 100,000 more"
My Family Freedom 