This news is important to me and very personal, but rather than explaining it to everyone individually, I wanted to share it here so that you all know where I’m at. Thank you for your love and support. If you want more info on the BRCA2 gene, you can read about it here.
When Life is Hard
10 Tips for Overcoming Anxiety – Body, Soul and Spirit
Last year I met and connected with the lovely ladies who run Fortify Natural Wellness while I was shopping at Third & Bird Christmas market in Winnipeg. I was drawn in by their big smiles and free granola samples and ended up purchasing one of their Made Strong Sweatshirts. What I didn’t realize at the… Read More
Sometimes Your Pain Will Be Your Greatest Teacher
I’ve been doing a lot of writing lately. Writing a book (Letters from a Big Sister), writing curriculum for Beautiful Unique Girl (check out their website for amazing resources for teen girls) and writing articles. I’m excited to share my latest article because I think it’s really going to help you. It’s so easy to… Read More
Goodbye Anxiety
In the fall of 2014 I experienced my first panic attack. I was on an airplane waiting to take off from the Toronto airport, on my way home from a conference I’d been speaking at. A weekend that was supposed to be full of fun and connection left me feeling insecure and vulnerable to the lies… Read More
Beauty in the Mess
We sat on the seawall, the city behind us, the ocean in front and her words were soft, yet strong. “Heather, it’s okay to be messy. Sometimes we need to get all the mess out before He can do something beautiful with it. It’s like you’re in a room with shelves along the wall and each shelf is… Read More
Genetics Results
He Really Does Love You
I went and saw The Fault in our Stars by myself on Monday evening. I don’t usually see movies solo, but I knew it’d be better to be a weepy mess, alone with my Kleenex box, than have to hide my tear-wiping and nose-blowing from someone. And sure enough, I cried. Not just one glistening… Read More
Let’s Do Hard Things
It’s easy to assume that because Jesus is the Son of God, the choices He made during His time on earth were easy. Saying no to sin and yes to obedience was probably no big deal for Him, right? He is God after all. We’re called to be like Jesus, but let me tell ya, it… Read More
Creative Ways to Grow Community
Back in January I was meeting with a counselor to sort through some heart stuff. Being a stay at home mom was wearing on me, and at the time I felt like I didn’t have anyone to talk to. I tried talking to my husband but he just wanted to fix everything (which I really… Read More
Turning Weakness into Strength
Most days I fall onto one of two sides; either I feel good and like I can do all the things I need to do, or I feel like crap and like I can’t do anything right. I’d like to think that more often than not I’m the first, but on the days when I’m… Read More
5 Reasons It’s Okay to Ask for Help
I learned early on what it meant to trust God. Being bullied in elementary school and jr. high taught me that I couldn’t depend on people for all the love and acceptance my heart needed. Beause of those experiences, my relationship with Jesus became real when I was barely a teenager and I’ve always known that… Read More