Count It All Joy.

I stare out the window watching the snowflakes slowly fall, and my mind is suddenly on top of my Nonna's rooftop in Italy. I usually sit there and take photographs of the setting sun behind the vast mountains.   The air smells of burnt wood and summertime. I lif…

The Ordinary for the Extraordinary

I have a confession to make: I have an evil villain against me. He's constantly waiting at every corner and never fails to show up at every event. He cowers over me and follows my stumbling steps throughout the day. His name is Perfection.  Perhaps you'…

Recipes | Nutella Bread

We had a snowy day this week, and with the wind howling and snow silently spiraling outside my window, I decided to give this recipe I found online a try. It's not as difficult as it looks, but it does require some time since there is kneading and layering of do…

Just In Case

I'm a just in case kind of person. You know, the kind that has to have backups or extra things just in case something goes wrong. Like just in case my hair accidentally sets on fire... I carry a mini fire extinguisher with me in my bag.  Okay, Okay. I'm j…

The Work of Hands

A thought came into my mind recently. If someone were to place me in a room and I had to distinguish my family and friends without seeing their faces... would I be able to?  Hands. Their hands... I realized anyone that I was really close to, I knew what their hand…

Sweet Love | Proposal: Kellianne & Daniel

I first met Daniel a few years ago at the church we both attended, and his caring character and love for Jesus beamed through him as he led the youth group and every time someone spoke to him.  When he first introduced us to Kellianne he said, "She's bea…