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Lace up your Timberlands and put on your flannel—fall has officially arrived! Fall has always been my favorite season. The leaves reveal their true colors. The air gets cooler. And, most importantly, it’s the perfect season for spiced teas and hot apple cider! This year, it seems like the season shifted from summer to fall pretty abruptly. One day, it was 87 degrees, and the very next day, I needed a jacket and a scarf. The change was immediate. And, to be honest, I wasn’t pr

I love butterflies. I have actually had an obsession with them since I was 17 years old. One day, I was sitting under a tree journaling, praying, and crying out to the Lord on my college campus. I asked the Lord for some sort of sign to confirm that He was listening to me. And no sooner than I had finished praying, a huge gust of wind came and shook the leaves off of the tree . One landed directly on my face as if to wipe my tears away. I was overwhelmed by this great sens

One year ago today, I had surgery on my foot! I ended up breaking my foot and having what’s called a “Lisfranc Fracture.” According to the doctors, surgery was highly recommended if I wanted any chance of healing properly and walking normally again. I was absolutely, 100% devastated by the news that I would have to have surgery and even more heartbroken because this was the first time in my life that I had to come face to face with the fact that I was not indestructible.

One of the items on my bucket list this year was to have a picnic in the park. And I have officially checked that item off of my list. This past weekend, the stage was set and the weather could not have been more perfect. We had the charcuterie board prepared by yours truly, a variety of flowers for bouquet making, a birthday cake (because yes, it’s still my birthday), and bubbles! I put on my poofy floral dress, grabbed my best girls, and we headed to the park. We h

It's my birthday! And what better way to kick off the celebration than with a visit to Nashville, Tennessee! All About Nashville Nashville was an absolute blast. Our trip was filled with visits to Honky Tonks, live country music, and tons of museums all within walking distance of the bustling Broadway streets. My mom and I visited Aroma Labs and spent over an hour creating our very own perfumes. And the best part, I bought my first pair of cowboy boots! Not to mention, the f

I never thought that the story of Noah’s Ark would be a befitting story for a Mother’s Day tribute. But after last week’s endeavors, I believe it is an excellent story to honor our mothers. The Ark Encounter This past Mother’s Day, I had the privilege of driving to Kentucky with my Grandmother and Mother to explore the Ark Encounter. The park itself was incredible. It included a zoo, virtual reality experience, an auditorium used to host concerts and Christian seminars,

I’ve been thinking a lot about the nature of God. Who is He? What are His characteristics? How is He prone to behave? Obviously, it’s impossible for me define the ways and attributes of God in a singular blog post. But there are some consistent characteristics about Him that we can ascertain from scripture and even personal experience. Things like the fact that He’s kind, He is compassionate, it’s in His nature to consider those who have been overlooked, downtrodden, b

Hi, my name is Ariona. I left home and started over and it was the best decision I’ve made in my life thus far. I’ve grieved what was and now I’m finally fully embracing what is. My prayer for you is that you go! Take the leap. Do the hard thing. Embrace the unfamiliar. Find new hobbies. Find beauty in where y0u've been planted. Laugh uncontrollably and grieve intentionally. Make new friends. Fully embrace the discomfort that this season has to offer. And live...