“Pain is a part of progress. Anything that grows experiences some pain. If I avoid all pain, I’m avoiding growth.” ~ Samuel Chand Continue Reading
Author Archives: Kendra Jernejcic
He Is Trustworthy {Proverbs 3:5-6}
Entering into diaper changes with the twins these days is like stepping onto a battlefield. (When I read that sentence back to Luke, he interjected that “entering the apocalypse” was a more accurate description.) From the moment I lift them onto the changing table until the very last onesie snap is buttoned up, they writhe… Continue Reading
Lately // January 2021
If this January is a predictor of what lies ahead in the coming year, we are in for one wild ride! My internal world and family life have seen the highest of highs and the most devastating of lows in the past four weeks—which seems to be a theme for just about everyone and everything… Continue Reading
Quotable // from Pema Chödrön
“Nothing ever goes away until it has taught us what we need to know.” ~ Pema Chödrön Continue Reading
Nourishing Practices That Are Saving My Life This Winter
Next week marks the middle of winter, and this late-January/early-February stretch is a difficult one for many, myself included: Christmas festivities and New Year’s fervor are a distant memory, and the warmth of spring is still a long way off. For the past few midwinters, I’ve taken my cue from Anne Bogel to acknowledge the… Continue Reading
Tried-and-True Toddler & Kid Discoveries Too Good to Keep to Ourselves
By now, y’all know how much I enjoy sharing product discoveries with you here on the blog. Between Christmas, Charleston’s birthday, and my usual parent- and homeschooling- product searching, our family has acquired quite a few fun toys and other kid-related items in the past couple of months that we are absolutely loving. Today, I’m… Continue Reading
Quotable // from James Clear
“Maturity is learning how to start when you feel like procrastinating and learning how to listen when you feel like talking.” ~ James Clear Continue Reading
Wonderstruck {Book Review}
(This year, as part of seeking Wonder in 2021, I will be reading and blogging about a related book each season. Join me as I deepen my understanding of Wonder through books!) Mere moments after settling on my Word for 2021, I began to brainstorm ways I could embrace this theme in the coming year.… Continue Reading
Charleston Michael // SIX Years Old!
Happy Birthday, Charleston! This past Saturday, we celebrated six years of life with YOU—the boy who made me a mom, and who continues to be my pride and joy and to carry my whole heart. I don’t have the words to express how unbelievable it is that you are more-than-a-whole-hand years old, when you were… Continue Reading
Quotable // from St. Francis
“Do few things, but do them well. Simple joys are holy.” ~ St. Francis Continue Reading