Straight Outta My Mind: A Blog For Life, Faith, & Family
In case you’ve missed it, you are currently reading part 3 of my series on going from surviving to thriving with two autoimmune diseases. Part one: Click here to read Part two: Click here to read Now, we finally get to a turning point… For nearly two years, I was caught in a confusing cycle… Continue reading Finally, A Diagnosis: My Turning Point
Autoimmune diseases like Crohn’s and Ulcerative Colitis can silently wreck your life from the inside out — all while you look perfectly fine on the outside. In many ways, this post is the hardest to write — because it means going back to the days I hid everything I was going through. It’s about the… Continue reading The Invisible Battle: When Your Illness Doesn’t Show
You know how sometimes, when you feel stuck…frustrated…or even discouraged… you have to pause and look back, just to fully appreciate how far you’ve come?That’s exactly where I’ve been lately. And that's why I felt it was time to write about my journey...for me to remember and be thankful for how far I've come...and for… Continue reading From Surviving to Thriving: My Journey with Autoimmune Disease
Day 10: {{ Mesa Verde NP }} Highlights Cliff Palace Overlook Cliff Palace Hike & Ranger Tour The first picture was from the overlook to the Cliff Palace. We were able to get tickets to the guided Cliff Palace tour, which was a nice hike with challenging (but very doable) ladder climbs and, as Addison… Continue reading 11 days | 8 National Parks, 2 State Parks, 4 States | Mesa Verde & Petrified Forest
{{ The Arches NP }} Highlights We hiked to see: Delicate Arch Sand Dune Arch Landscape Arch Wall Arch Pine Tree Arch Balanced Rock This was the only NP that required either permit-timed entry or getting in before 7am, which meant it was a VERY early day for us! There was also a threat of… Continue reading 11 days | 8 National Parks, 2 State Parks, 4 States | Arches National Park
So, I will continue “gathering dandelion seeds” — light, fleeting, beautiful — knowing they were never meant to stay, but to soar. And still… I’ll be here, catching every single one.
(Even the Sticky Hands and Bathroom Intrusions) If you’re in the thick of motherhood—the mess, the noise, the sleepless nights—this one’s for you. Right now, it might feel like you’ll never pee alone again. Like the toys will always be everywhere. Like you’ll always be needed this much. But one day, everything will change. Slowly,… Continue reading Crazy Things You’ll Miss As Your Babies Grow Up
{{ Canyonlands NP }} Highlights Cave Spring Trail Roadside Ruins Trail {{ This was one National Park I hadn’t researched very much. It is so massive, it is actually divided into 4 sections. We visited the Needles section today. We knew we wouldn’t have a lot of time since we were also traveling one of… Continue reading 11 days | 8 National Parks, 2 State Parks, 4 States | Canyonlands National Park
Day 7: {{ Capitol Reef / Goblin Valley }} Highlights {{ Today was another travel day as we made our way to the east side of Utah, but it went through Scenic Hwy 12 & Scenic Hwy 24, so it was beautiful! The views changed often and drastically! At one point, we were at 9600… Continue reading 11 days | 8 National Parks, 2 State Parks, 4 States | Capitol Reef National Park / Goblin Valley State Park
{{ Bryce Canyon NP }} Highlights We hiked (and survived) the HOODOOS, and they were pretty amazing!! Our hikes included: Queen Garden Trail, Navajo Loop, Sunrise and Sunset Inspiration Points, Mossy Cave and Waterfall {{ Our first hike (Queen Garden Trail) was a big one! It was about 3 1/2 miles, zig-zagging deep into the… Continue reading 11 days | 8 National Parks, 2 State Parks, 4 States | Bryce Canyon National Park
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