When I was growing up, I remember my aunt saying,” When it rains, it pours, baby.”  I didn’t truly understand what she meant then, but in 2019, I fully understood. For me, 2019 was the year when things were taken. From family members and dear friends to my sanity and peace, I felt like I couldn’t hold on to one single good thing.       As a child, I was extremely positive and had a connection with Jesus that was palpable. I could feel him all around me when I was outside playing and I would talk to Him in my room like He was a dear fri ..read more

“The most important WORK you will ever do will be WITHIN the walls of your home” The Haven at Magnolia is what I call this sweet place. Corny? Maybe, but it’s my little haven and I love every part of how I am unfolding here. Why the name? Magnolia represents my community name and haven stands for what I desired to create – which was a place of refuge. The whole home buying experience for me was extremely smooth. There were some glitches here and there, but it was pretty seamless. I remember pasting on my vision board a home and the words “gather and entertain” but I never actually made movemen ..read more

We know love is something to aspire to, but it is often elusive and confusing. We want it, but we want the good kind- the kind that doesn’t lead us down a path of heartbreak and regret, the kind of love we can hold on to and depend on… we want the unconditional kind. I think in theory most of us understand the concept of unconditional love, but depending on our own personal experiences with love, it can feel more transactional than unconditional. We live in a world where the paycheck we receive is based on the quality of work we do. The friendships we have are largely determined by the am ..read more

“Am I going somewhere because I am ready for a great adventure or am I leaving because I think it would be easier than staying?” - Hannah Brencher I’m so glad I stayed. I love how hindsight gives us a clear vision and new perspective. Anyone who knows my personality, running to the next thing was my jam. I adopted the mindset that if it didn't make me “feel good” then I was off to the next thing. Initially, I did not realize what a poor mindset that was. It goes along what I see flying around social media, “Walk away from anything that doesn’t serve you.” That phrase makes us feel good, but it ..read more