Ashley Willis
Let’s be real…even the happiest married couples have arguments. And, sometimes, it can get ugly. (more…) Read more
Let’s be real…even the happiest married couples have arguments. And, sometimes, it can get ugly. (more…) Read more
If you asked me who my very best friend is, I would, without any hesitation, shout my husband’s name. On our very first date, I not only started falling for Dave immediately, but I also knew that I had found my very best friend. Though we have never been “just friends”, I believe that being best friends only enhances our romance and marriage. In fact, when I read the Bible, I find that many of the verses used to describe... Read more
One of my favorite episodes of ABC’s “The Middle” is centered around Mother’s Day and the frustration that can ensue when deciding what to buy for Mom. (more…) Read more
Dear Future Daughter-in-Law, Wherever you are in the world, I want you to know that I can't wait to meet you, and you are already loved by our family. Read more
If you’ve ever watched “The Goldbergs” then you’ve probably laughed until you’ve cried and thoroughly enjoyed the sitcom’s hilariously nostalgic glimpse of a family raising their three kids in the 1980’s. (more…) Read more
This month, my oldest son, Cooper, will celebrate his 10th birthday. Needless to say, I will also be celebrating my tenth year as a mom. (more…) Read more
From the moment we enter this world and take air into our lungs, we experience our first rite of passage – birth. In fact, life is basically a series of rites of passage. If our life was a roadmap, they would be the mile markers. We take pride in them. We celebrate them. We sometimes even define ourselves by them. I’ve always classified my own rites of passage as mainly high points of change or moments of achievement, but when... Read more
Dave and I often quote Philippians 2:14 to our kids. It says, “Do everything without grumbling or arguing…”. (more…) Read more
Being a mom often means taking care of everyone else EXCEPT yourself. It is a tremendous blessing that is both exhausting and rewarding. Motherhood is a job where the to-do list is endless…but moms need breaks too. With a newborn and toddler at home and two kids in school, I sometimes feel like I get to the end of the day and have nothing to show for it. I know my efforts as a mother are never in vain, but... Read more
“I’m having an affair.” If you’ve heard these words, then you understand the weight they carry. They are daggers to the heart and can be deadly to a marriage. (more…) Read more
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