26!

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 22, 2017 // 1 Comment

I’m 26 years old today! How is that possible? I am so grateful for this wonderful, beautiful life that I have. It’s not always easy, and I find myself hoping for different things at different points in my life, but... Continue reading →

We Said Yes (Again)

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 18, 2017 // 8 Comments

Well, I’ve been quiet on this ol’ blog for a week because we have a new placement in our home! On Mother’s Day (Sunday) we got the call. I will admit that I was about to say ‘NO’ when Theo... Continue reading →

Let Freedom Ring: My Struggle with Post Partum Depression & Anxiety

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 12, 2017 // 16 Comments

Let freedom ring. “God has not given us a Spirit of fear, but he has given unto us a spirit of power, a spirit of love and a sound mind.” – 2 Timothy 1:7 This post has been a long,... Continue reading →

To the Mom Who Can’t Afford Mother’s Day

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 9, 2017 // No Comments

A few weeks ago, they started popping up on my social media feeds. You know exactly what I’m talking about. The Mother’s Day wish lists. The ads for the perfect piece of jewelry. The promotions for the weekends away and... Continue reading →

April Life Lately

by sdevalve@cedarville.edu // May 8, 2017 // 1 Comment

April warmth brings May below freezing temperatures Wait, what? That’s not how it goes… unless you live in Ohio! April was a gloriously warm month with all the trees bursting into bloom and so much park and playground time! I... Continue reading →