More Recent Reads

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 14, 2019 // 1 Comment

I’m finally feeling like I can hop back into blogging, and I’m coming back strong with review for ALL the books I’ve read this year! Fingers crossed I can finish this series of posts before the end of the year.... Continue reading →

Recent Reads

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 13, 2019 // 1 Comment

One thing that I have really missed blogging about is my book reads! I’ve spent a lot of time reading over the past year, and according to GoodReads, I’ve read 42 books so far. I have already done a few... Continue reading →

Those Who Descend the Basement Stairs, We Honor Them

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // November 7, 2019 // No Comments

**This is a hard and heavy post, so grab a Kleenex or feel free to skip away if you are not in an emotional place to read this. Most of the post is actually written by Theo after he was... Continue reading →

Like Two Sparrows in a Hurricane

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 26, 2019 // 4 Comments

I’m sitting on my couch. There are tears trickling down my cheeks. My three kids are playing with many multiple toys all around me. I’m holding a jar of canned goods in my hand, trying to muster up the energy... Continue reading →

Family Photos

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // October 16, 2019 // 2 Comments

Back in August, we had our photos taken by the amazing Mandy Howard Photography. Honestly, family photos in the past have led to nothing but stress. Sure, we get a few great shots out of them, but when I look... Continue reading →