I met Megan a few years ago and have been so impressed by her upbeat attitude. Megan and I worked at EFY together, I really enjoyed working with her because she was down to earth and never let a problem get in the way of a person. She is literally a 1 in a million... Continue Reading →
The People I Find: Treacher Collins Syndrome
I introduced you to Katie last week, she shared her adoption story. I wanted her to share two different stories because they are ones you do not hear very often. She is your typical teenage girl. Her life experiences don't necessarily fit the "norm" of the teen years. She doesn't just deal with acne and... Continue Reading →
My Ducks are Finally in a Row.
Coincidence that I got engaged the same day I posted something on single hood? I think not. I knew that my engagement would soon be coming, but I didn't know if it would be that night or next week. Mr. Bird and I had picked out a day and had already started planning, but I... Continue Reading →
Hermana Peacock: New York, New York South Mission
I have often found myself looking through Hermana Peacock's blogs and left being inspired. Today on Facebook I saw this post (It's at the bottom, click on it to make it larger or here to see). I worked with this beautiful sister prior to her mission at EFY and I know she has a strong... Continue Reading →
Bear Meets Bird
Many of you have been exposed to my obsessive posting of #CLOTT (= Clare + Scott) the new relationship that has consumed my time. I am not shy to say that I am not good at the relationship thing, it has always been something scary. I had been under the impression that a boy would... Continue Reading →
There’s a Spider in that HOLE!
This past Summer I went climbing up Rock Canyon in Provo, Utah. In the midst of working the summer camp EFY, it was extremely hard to find time to hit the rocks while balancing 500 kids and 50 counselors. That weekend I was able to lead climb, for my second time. It was still something... Continue Reading →