Sometimes choosing your identity is as easy as walking the plank brave choices labels nametags purpose

“Mommy, come walk the plank with me!” Splashes, squeals, and laughter surrounded us as Matt tugged pleadingly on my arm. We spent Spring Break this year on a cruise, welcoming the heat and sun as we escaped from snowy Ohio. And on this particular day, while the ship was moored in...

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Supposed to be: Intention matters down syndrome hope joseph perspective purpose special needs parenting supposed to be

This isn’t how it’s supposed to be. We’ve all uttered those words at some point, but for a while they basically became my mantra. This morning I read through some old posts and journal entries from the days (ahem, months) following Joey’s Down syndrome diagnosis,...

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What is your comfort food?

Over the weekend my entire family came down with a stomach bug. My entire family. All five of us. What a vision: four of us sprawled out on various couches and chairs, covered in blankets, watching 1990s family movies, offering each other millions of...

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What's in a name? purpose

Welcome!

This is my new home. On the interweb. I’m so glad you’re here.

Can I tell you a little about me?

I’m Katy.

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I’m married to this handsome man, Jon.

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We have three amazing children.

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I’ll be talking more about them–the kids and the husband.

Our youngest,...

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Making a decision with confidence: 5 key questions to ask in a transition deep thoughts friday five intentional perspective purpose

Life is a constant state of change, isn’t it? Sure, there are big phases—from childhood to adulthood, single to married, carefree to having children (How would you have phrased that one?). But even day-to-day, I struggle to find constancy in life. Even now that my kids are...

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The TRUE me, part 6: Tell your story boldness loving jesus purpose true me

This is the final installment of the series The TRUE me: A new approach to goal setting. While each piece can be enjoyed individually, please check out the earlier parts for a complete picture!

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You have waited so patiently for the conclusion to this series, my friends. The past few...

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Big news! And some familiar words news purpose red tricycle

Friends! Last week I was contacted by an editor at redtri.com, a site whose mission is “to help every parent feel like a rock star by inspiring them to do fun things with their kids.” She had come across a piece I wrote a while back and loved it! She asked if I would...

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