It is so easy to look back on past seasons and see how they changed us, but with this so fresh, I am still processing. Thank you for your grace as I continue to vulnerably share my stories of failures and celebrations.
Read More"After a while, you find yourself having to buy stuff for your stuff." This was one of my dad's frequent sayings as I grew up--one I never fully understood until we purchased our first house.
Read MoreAlright, we're officially 20 days into our eating local experiment! I must confess, this has been significantly harder than we expected!
Read MoreOne Week In: Overjoyed at our first unplanned day after a very busy 2 busy months, we were ready to seize the day and go to one of our absolute favorite spots in Georgia..
Read MoreDay Two: This morning when I woke up, a horrible thought crossed my mind. I rushed outside in my nightgown & mud boots.
Read MoreWhen I say we jumped into this eating local experiment, I mean we jumped! Friday was when the plan formed, but we did not have anytime to do any research. All I got in before bed was a list of food that should be in season in our area..
Read MoreHow’s life going for you? What an interesting question we ask one another. But if we tweak the question just a bit, the answer may change drastically.
Read MoreWe've been in the Purple House for almost a year now! These are products, people, places, websites, etc that have helped us stick with our intentions, find purpose, and pursue a deeper faith.
Read MoreI chose not to see her. Sure, I knew she existed. We shared mutual friends and grew up in the same small town. Finally, in college, our paths crossed.
Read MoreWe were running out the door with dinner in hand, rushing to the next thing, when I told William the latest about my new website launch for Cecelia Reilly Coaching. He listened for a bit and then said, "What about Cecelia Reilly Writing though?"
Read MoreIt started with a small, seemingly insignificant wave. A few days later there was a gentle knock on the door. William called out, “Cecelia? You have visitors.” I could hear the smile in his voice.
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