Hey there, sweet friend, My normal Willow Creek update accidentally went out early this morning… but honestly, I’m kind of glad it did. Because I wanted to send something a little different today. A hug from one mom to another. 🫶 Motherhood was hard for me sometimes. Honestly… a lot of the time. Especially as an introvert who has always loved a quiet, calm house. 🙃 I loved my children deeply. But the constant noise, needs, interruptions, emotions, and everyday chaos (adding homeschooling on...
2 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, sweet friend, You won’t believe what Ethel Sue volunteered to help with at the rodeo on Saturday… The craft booth. Which means you can guarantee there was plenty of glitter, stickers, glue sticks, and at least one child who left looking like a walking scrapbook page. 😄 But that isn’t even the surprising part. You know who offered to help her? Jo. Yes, sweet, quiet Jo from across the street. Now, to be fair, Ethel Sue may have caught her outside watering her bushes… and may have...
2 days ago • 1 min read
For those that want to skip straight to getting the book - 👉 You can grab Ruckus at the Rodeo here 😁👍 Hey there, sweet friend, Rodeo week in Willow Creek is usually one of my favorite times of the year… Dust in the air, boots by the door, and more sweet tea than anyone should reasonably drink. The Bridge Ladies signed up to help with check-in at this year's Sterling Ridge Ranch Rodeo. And for a while… it was all going great. Until it wasn't. The radio crackled. A voice came through, rushed...
9 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, sweet friend, This month in Willow Creek has been full in the sweetest kind of way. With the rodeo starting Thursday, Main Street’s been bustling with families coming for an early vacation. There boots on the sidewalks, folks peeking in and out of the shops, and that cheerful little hum that comes when a town is enjoying itself. I always love seeing Willow Creek come alive like that. There’s just something about it that makes you want to slow down and take it all in. The other...
16 days ago • 2 min read
Hey there, sweet friend, Thursday night at the Knitting Nook was supposed to be simple… Coffee brewing. Yarn on the tables. Lemon raspberry thumbprint cookies waiting by the pot. Then the bell over the door chimed. And Thelma walked in holding Mr. Snoozy’s leash. Empty. The room went still. Her eyes were red, her voice was shaking, and when she finally spoke, it came out barely above a whisper: “Mr. Snoozy is missing. Can you please help me?” And just like that, Ethel Sue is back on the case....
20 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, sweet friend, I’ve got something warm and cozy to share with you today 🍪 😁👍 👉 Your wordsearch + recipe are ready here Inside, you’ll find: 🧩 A Willow Creek wordsearch 🍪 Peanut butter drop cookies… just like Lora makes them Now I have to tell you… These cookies? They’re super easy to make and the kind that don’t last long on the counter. 😄 Lora makes these for one of their Knitting Nook gatherings. Yep, I want to bake and have a sweet heart just like Lora when I grow up. 😊💁♀️ And...
30 days ago • 1 min read
Hey there, sweet friend, Digging Up Trouble is officially here. And before we even talk about the story… Just look at this little troublemaker 🐶👇 I mean… if that face doesn’t say “I didn’t do it… but also I definitely did” I don’t know what does 😄 It all started simple enough… Mr. Snoozy goes missing, and when Thelma asks Ethel Sue to find him, she’s on the case. But when they finally do find him… things start to get interesting. What looks like a simple missing dog turns into something much...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
Happy Sunday, Reader, I don’t know about y’all… but I sure do love the Bridge Ladies 😁❤️ Nelda, Glory, Lora, and Ethel Sue—each one brings something different to the table: wisdom, dreams, plans… or just enough sparkle to keep life interesting. And the more I think about them, the more I realize something: We all carry a little bit of each of them. But usually… one rises to the surface. The way you see things. The way you love people. The way you show up when it matters most. So I got to...
about 1 month ago • 2 min read
Hey sweet friend, I was out on the porch swing this morning, spending my time with the Lord. As I sat watching the light slowly rise, a sparrow landed on the railing—light, unbothered… as if it had every reason in the world to be right there. I smiled without even realizing it, watching for a moment before it lifted off again. And that little sparrow has stayed with me in my heart all day. I’ve been walking through Luke in my quiet time, and as I watched it fly off, I was reminded of Luke...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey there, sweet friend, Not long ago I had the sweetest conversation with Stephanie O’Neal on her podcast, Authors Amplified. We chatted about the winding path that brought me here — from homeschooling mom to empty nester, from Texas to Alaska — and how the Lord has gently led this whole grace-filled writing journey. We also talked about something that surprises people: I’ve walked this entire author season without being on social media… and how much unexpected freedom that decision has...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read