Child Life Specialist I have worked as a Child Life Specialist for almost 5 years now at Children’s Mercy. Every day I consider it one of life’s greatest honors to serve patient’s and families in some of their darkest days. A Child Life Specialists has several different jobs, but I am going to focus on … More The Hospitalized Child :: In Their Shoes
As humans, we all have different outlets that we use to truly express how we feel. And if you’re anything like me, you have multiple. I am extremely thankful for a supportive family (despite the many miles between us), my amazing KC framily, and many friends across the United States. With these groups, I have … More Lent 2020: No Social Media Meets COVID-19
If you would have asked me 5 years ago if I would take the time to invest in myself by losing weight. In all reality, it’s more than losing weight, it’s me focusing on my health. It’s been a 4 year journey (some might call it a battle); 4 years of saying yes to myself … More Life Changes
Hello Everyone!!! Amanda here; it’s been a long time since I’ve taken the time to write on here. I’ve been preoccupied with many other things. So, I wanted to take the time to give you a recap from year 2018–it was by far one of the best years and it will be hard to beat … More 2018—#GoalCrusher
We live in a time when everyone is expected to be on top of everything at all times, never allowing anyone the ability to just be human. The reality is, we are human. We all have times where we aren’t going to be on top of our game or when we aren’t going to have … More It’s okay to not be okay.
Easter (noun)- “The most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church, celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ” Growing up in the church, I’ve been believer since I was a young girl. Although, it wasn’t until I was in my college years that I truly grasped what was placed in front of me my entire … More Easter Made Real
Jesus is so sneaky and I love this about him. Leaving my family during these difficult days was just flat.out.hard! It was the very last thing I wanted to do. Never count Jesus out friends. I find out a friend who walked a similar season was going to be on the same plane, little words … More Sneaky Jesus
I am a child of God. I am confident that God uses difficult times in our life to remind of us his goodness. Life has been hard the last few months. Finding myself in the hospital twice (for the first time ever) for some pretty intense and scary symptoms. I quickly allowed my the fear … More I am no longer a slave to fear.
Gluttony (n): excess in eating Just 2 weeks ago I began “Financial Peace University” at my local church. As a single Christian woman with credit card debt as well as student loans, I wanted to find a way to better handle and understand my money. Dave Ramsey is known for sharing principles that helped him and … More Verse 3: Gluttony
Rest (v): cease work or movement in order to relax, refresh oneself, or recover strength. For many years, I have consistently poured my life into school, between writing papers, studying for exams, and writing more papers. For the last several months after [finally] finishing graduate school and passing my certification exam, I have been attempting to … More Rest: Love What Is True, Verse 2
Love What Is True 