Today I went back to the gym after growing a baby, birthing a beautiful son, helping him learn to eat and sleep, and generally keeping a family and home running (somewhat) smoothly for almost a year. And I know you were wondering so yes, those are my legs in the photo. Last year at thisContinue reading “Back to the Gym”
Author Archives: Sara Beth Longenecker
The Real Reason We Are Homeschooling
After giving a little life update on Instagram recently and sharing that our family has decided to homeschool, I had a handful of friends message me and ask that I share more about what led to this decision. There are so many elements that have contributed to our arrival at this decision that it’s kindContinue reading “The Real Reason We Are Homeschooling”
The Freedom of “No”
I was awake again, this time around 2:30am. My (almost) three month old was going through a growth spurt, and combined with a tiny congested nose, he and I were not getting much sleep. As I nursed him back to sleep, my mind played a reel of the work I was able to accomplish fromContinue reading “The Freedom of “No””
A Question for Our Time
Handing the cashier my card to pay, I try to make eye contact and offer a smile. She avoids my look, glances down at my hugely pregnant belly, and mumbles, “Mmm hmm” in response. I take the hint and move along; no worries on my part. The next customer steps up to pay– it isContinue reading “A Question for Our Time”
(waiting)
In memory of one of my all-time favorite musicians and in light of the (very pregnant) season that I am currently residing in… The waiting is the hardest part Every day you see one more card You take it on faith, you take it to the heart The waiting is the hardest part ToContinue reading “(waiting)”
Fall 2017 Beauty Treats
It’s Wednesday, it’s been a long week already (anyone else?), and we’re just barely on the cusp of an *actual* season change…so let’s talk fun fall stuff, okay? My brain can’t handle much else. Fall fashion (including beauty) is hands down the best sartorial season and no, you can’t argue with me, its a plainContinue reading “Fall 2017 Beauty Treats”
Six Books To Get You Offline
After a weekend like this past one, with continued social unrest and all forms of media being used and abused in overdrive, you may be feeling like you need a break from the internet- some respite from the noise. And that is okay. To want to unplug and create space for yourself to process, toContinue reading “Six Books To Get You Offline”
A Holy Distillation
The challenge of writing is actually doing the work of it. Let me share a bit of unedited brain dump, lifted directly from my journal recently– “Can we talk about how distracted I become when I sit down to (intentionally, purposefully) write? I am suddenly inspired to reorganize my closet (and go online shopping forContinue reading “A Holy Distillation”
Compassion: Make the first move
Sometimes we think of compassion as passive, as if it’s only an emotional feeling or intention. If you are anything like me, the word compassion might not be one that you initially relate to, as it is typically used to describe someone openly empathetic or emotionally sensitive and expressive. My heart does not live onContinue reading “Compassion: Make the first move”
“Are you ready to be healed?”
I’m driving down the highway, my kids are yelling in the back seat, but I’m somewhere else…lost in a scene from another time. I can’t seem to shake this image in my mind of the “bleeding woman” (how horrible is it to be historically known only by this descriptive?) reaching out among the densely swarmingContinue reading ““Are you ready to be healed?””
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