I have experienced a lot of grief in my life. However, I am not sure if I have ever experienced grief as quickly as I have recently. It is funny how grief can come on so quickly…how emotions can become so heightened with excitement and Read More
I meant to post this on our first wedding anniversary, but life and kids had other plans! Let me start by saying that I have learned MANY lessons this first year of marriage. Some lessons gut-punched me (another blog post to come on that)…some lessons Read More
When I found out I was having twins, I was terrified I was going to have another NICU (Neonatal Intensive Care Unit) stay. For those of you who are not aware, my firstborn was a NICU baby born at 33 weeks. The goal during my Read More
Honey + Oaks came to life when I realized my blog is not just about my boys. My previous blog name was Life with Boys. Yes, my life is still surrounded by boys; however, that is not what I want this blog to be focused on. This blog was created so others can follow my life journey, I can share my experiences, and maybe even inspire others. If you ask me…those goals entail more than just sharing my “life with boys.”
Honey comes from Proverbs 16:24, “Kind words are like honey, sweet to the soul and healing to the bones.” Throughout my life, I have strived to break generational trauma and speak kind words over my children, family, friends, and strangers.
Oaks comes from the symbolization of oak trees. They are deeply rooted in the ground and symbolize strength, wisdom, and endurance. The foundation of my life is deeply rooted in Christ. Throughout this blog, I want to share my faith, wisdom gained through my life experience, and strength/perseverance during hard times.