Category Archives: Mom Blog

She Created Culture: Rising Up To Call Her Blessed

So, last week I told the story of how my mom chose life… even when it called for sacrifice. Well, my mom’s willingness to give of herself didn’t stop when I was born. She continued to give and sacrifice for the many years to follow. If anyone has created culture in my life, it’s her.ContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: Rising Up To Call Her Blessed”

She Created Culture: A Story Of Suffering, Sacrifice, and Joy

As I wrap up this series, I’ve a story yet to tell. See, I’d be greatly amiss if I told you the stories of all of the amazing women in my life but failed to mention one in particular… if I didn’t tell you about one more very special human who has made, of allContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: A Story Of Suffering, Sacrifice, and Joy”

She Created Culture: When She Prays…

Hi, everyone! As we continue the discussion on women creating culture… today seems like a good day to introduce you to my Mamaw. My sweet, amazing, forever young Mamaw. (Pretty sure she’s going to outlive me.) The most incredible milkshake maker. (By hand, people, and you can totally taste the love). The queen of YahtzeeContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: When She Prays…”

She Created Culture: A Beauty AND A Beast

I remember the day my brother first mentioned a girl named Hannah. They’d gone out that evening and he and I were chatting afterward. Sean and I had always been close and as a protective and slightly jealous little sister, I’d always worried that Sean might marry someone I didn’t know or didn’t like. AndContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: A Beauty AND A Beast”

She Created Culture: My College Roomie

As you might already know, my parents moved from Mississippi to Montana to church plant when I was 18. Well, with my parents heading cross country, I was moving out and in need of a roommate. But you see… although it’s quite common for 18 year olds to be off on their own and livingContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: My College Roomie”

She Created Culture: Rainbows, Unicorns, and Monster Cookies

“Do you like being a mom?” My six year old comes up with the best questions. I knew my answer, of course, but I wanted to ask Ryan a question first. “Ummmm… well, do YOU THINK I like being a mom?” “Yeah!” came his quick and confident reply. I was honestly a little relieved. See,ContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: Rainbows, Unicorns, and Monster Cookies”

She Created Culture: The Beauty Of An Open Door

“Where did you get your ideas for designing your living room?” my soon to be married friend asked me from across our dinner table. “I’m trying to collect some ideas!” The question caught me by surprise. It’s not a question I’d often been asked. I’m not the best at knowing what’s “in” or updating myContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: The Beauty Of An Open Door”

She Created Culture: Sleepovers, Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy

Most everyone called her Granny. That’s who Linda Pirkle was and probably still is to most kids and even some of the adults where I attended church as a child. She went by Granny, but she wasn’t old by any means. I’m not sure if she was much beyond her 50’s. She had tanned skinContinueContinue reading “She Created Culture: Sleepovers, Biscuits and Chocolate Gravy”

Women Creating Culture: A Series Of True Stories

“Mom! Tell us stories about when you were a kid!” The eyes of my six year old son were bright with expectation as he took another bite of his applesauce and waited. I paused for a moment to think. “What?” he asked. “Do you just not remember or something?!” “No, I remember,” I replied, “IContinueContinue reading “Women Creating Culture: A Series Of True Stories”