Life has a funny way of closing the door you thought you were supposed to walk through and opening one you never even considered. In this episode of Life, Lately — Letters for the In-Between, I’m stepping into a completely new career field with zero experience, a whole lot of nerves, plenty of coffee, and faith that maybe this unexpected opportunity is exactly where I’m supposed to be.

We’re talking about starting over, becoming a beginner again, taking chances on yourself, and trusting God when His plan looks absolutely nothing like yours.

Here’s to new beginnings, scary opportunities, and walking through doors we never imagined would open. 🤍

Maybe we don’t need to have it all figured out. Maybe we just need enough courage to show

✨ PLOT TWIST: MAYBE MY LIFE ISN’T FALLING APART AFTER ALL. ✨

A few weeks ago, I was losing my job, packing up my home, saying heartbreaking goodbyes, and asking God, “Okay… what exactly are we doing here?!” 😅

Now? I have a new job, an unexpected place to call home, someone beside me through the messy parts, and—somehow—a little hope again. 🤍

But the future? Oh, she still has QUESTIONS. Navy timelines, big decisions, unknown next steps, and approximately zero control on my part… which, if you know me, is going fantastic. 😂

This episode is about the messy middle between “everything is falling apart” and “wait… maybe everything is falling into place.”

It’s about taking chances when you’re scared, celebrating the good without waiting for something bad to happen, and trusting God when you can’t see what’s waiting on the other side of the hallway.

Because maybe the door that closed wasn’t the end.

Maybe it was redirection.

Maybe starting over isn’t a punishment.

Maybe God is rebuilding your life into something you never would’ve planned—but desperately needed. 🤍

What do you do when life changes overnight?

This week, I’m sharing one of the hardest chapters I’ve walked through yet—losing the job I poured my heart into for two years, navigating a difficult landlord, and packing up my entire life in less than 48 hours. It’s a season that has stretched my faith, challenged my strength, and reminded me that sometimes adulthood means making impossible decisions with no clear roadmap.

But somewhere between the moving boxes, the tears, and a few much-needed laughs, God has continued to whisper the same truth: Keep trusting Me.

If you’ve ever wondered why God allows seasons of uncertainty, or if you’re waiting for the storm to settle, this letter is for you. Maybe the chapter you’re living isn’t the end of your story—maybe it’s where God is preparing you for something greater.

So grab your favorite cup of coffee, take a deep breath, and join me for another Life, Lately letter about finding hope, faith, and a little humor in the middle of life’s biggest transitions. 🤍

Have you ever looked around your life and thought, “How did I end up here?” ☕🐾

This week, we’re talking about dog mom drama, toddlers who keep me humble, coffee that never stays hot, and the beautiful reminder that God often shows up in the most ordinary moments. If your life feels a little messy lately, this letter is for you.

Life, Lately — Letters from the Campfire

Welcome to the campfire.

This isn’t a self-help podcast, and I definitely don’t have life all figured out. Think of each episode as a handwritten letter from your best friend—the one who’s a little chaotic, drinks too much coffee, laughs at the most random things, cries during worship, and somehow always ends up talking about Jesus.

Every week, we’ll swap stories from everyday life, laugh at the beautifully unhinged moments of adulthood, celebrate the tiny joys we usually overlook, ask the kinds of questions that make you pause, and remember that God is present in every chapter—even the messy ones.

So whether you’re driving home, folding laundry, walking the dog, hiding in your car for five minutes of peace, or just trying to survive another Monday…

There’s a seat waiting for you by the campfire.

Bring your coffee. Bring your questions. Bring your messy heart.

We’ll laugh.

We’ll pray.

We’ll remind each other that we’re never walking alone.

Because sometimes the best conversations happen around the fire.

Love,

Your slightly sleep-deprived, coffee-fueled, Jesus-loving friend. 🤍

This week’s letter is for anyone who feels like life isn’t falling apart—but it isn’t quite falling into place either. Let’s talk about ordinary days, unexpected joy, faith in the waiting, and learning to love the in-between.

Somehow we survived another week! From hilarious toddler moments and everyday chaos to reminders that God is faithful through it all, this episode is full of laughter, real life, and a little encouragement for anyone trying to keep it together. Come laugh, reflect, and remember that grace shows up even in the messiest moments. 💛

From surviving VBS with 16 two-year-olds to a victory in traffic court and celebrating Louie mastering “sit” and “crate,” this episode is a reminder that God is faithful in both the big milestones and the small, everyday victories.

Let me know in the comments one of your small victories from the week! I’d love to hear from you!

This week on Life, Lately, I’m sharing funny toddler teacher moments, lessons from Room 10, and how God continues to show up in the middle of life’s everyday chaos. From broken-cracker meltdowns to coffee that’s been reheated three times, we’ll talk about finding joy, laughter, and faith in the moments that don’t always go according to plan.

Because sometimes the biggest reminders of God’s faithfulness come from the littlest people. ☕❤️✨

Dear Listener,

This episode is for the people who are trying to heal, trust God, survive adulthood, keep their plants alive, answer emails, pay bills, and emotionally recover from everything life has thrown at them… all at the same time.

This week we’re talking about unexpected blessings, exhausting seasons, rebuilding your life one tiny answered prayer at a time, and how sometimes faith looks less like having it all together and more like crying in a parking lot while thanking God anyway.

We’re diving into:

* trusting God during messy seasons

* healing while life keeps moving

* finding humor in survival mode

* why adulthood feels like a group project you forgot existed

* and how somehow… God still keeps making a way

This episode feels like sitting in the car with your best friend after a long day — slightly sleep deprived, holding iced coffee, laughing through the chaos, and trying to remember where you parked emotionally.

As always, thank you for being here.

You’re not behind.

You’re becoming.