Inner Me

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about what it really means to live with gratitude. Not just saying I’m thankful, but actually feeling  it — letting it shape the way I move through my day, my relationships, and even my thoughts. I’ve realized how often I live with a quiet undercurrent of striving — reaching for the next goal, the next version of myself, or the next thing that might make me feel secure or fulfilled. And sometimes, if I’m honest, fear and insecurity have taken

Have you ever felt like it was time to let go of something? Maybe a relationship that left you feeling empty, a fear that stole your peace, or the desire to fix a situation that just wasn’t going the way you hoped. Letting go can be a struggle — I know it has been for me. As the weather shifts from summer to fall and fall to winter, I’m reminded that life has seasons too. Each one is called to surrender to the next. The temperature changes, the forecast looks different, and n

Recently, I started a Bible study focused on self-worth. The first few lessons challenged me to look closely at what I truly believed about God’s love. Which parts of the scriptures about His love for me did I struggle to accept as truth? As I went through the checklist, my eyes filled with tears and my chest grew heavy. I realized I felt unworthy of love. I thought about the things I had and hadn’t done — the moments of failure and imperfection that made me believe I didn’t

Sometimes it’s hard to see the ways we’ve grown — especially when the inner critic is loud, or when we fall into the trap of comparing our path to someone else’s. I’ve spent a lot of quiet time over the years searching for areas where I could grow or be better. But I rarely pause to ask: Where have I already grown?   Where have I already healed? This blog entry is simply that pause. A moment to reflect, acknowledge, and honor the quiet, subtle shifts that are shaping me into

Last month, I attended a PKU Conference in San Diego, and it turned out to be one of the most meaningful experiences I’ve had in a long time. Surrounded by people who understood the challenges and realities of living with PKU, I found myself in a space that was both unfamiliar and surprisingly welcoming. The conference brought together a diverse group — from parents of newly diagnosed children to seasoned professionals and advocates — all connected by a shared desire to learn

Sometimes life takes turns we didn’t expect. We begin down one path, only to find ourselves at a dead end. So, we turn back to what’s...