I’m a 30-something wife and mom of two incredible boys, and I absolutely never imagined that life with boys could be so sweet and yet so stinky.
Here's where I'm at. I've been a mom for so long that one day I woke up and realized that I kind of forgot who I was. I realized that I didn't have any hobbies of my own, and I struggled to think critically and creatively and I didn't dream like I used to - in fact "my dreams" had just disappeard. I was a mom, with a mom brain, and at some point I just wanted more.
Don't get me wrong. I LOVE being a mom. I'm living the life that I prayed for and it is good. But I think every mom wakes up at some point and realizes that they want to be themselves again, albeit we never go back to our "old" selves (thank goodness, because college Sarah was something else), but we just discover that maybe we just want to FEEL like ourselves again.
Mustard Seed Mercies grew out of that rediscovery. This is my little corner of the internet where I get to show up as both Mom and Me.
And hopefully encourage you to do the same.
Whether you’re wiping noses, folding laundry (again—like when is it just going to start folding itself), or just trying to remember the last time you sat down to breathe, I want you to feel like you’re sitting across from a friend who sees you, hears you, and says, “Me too.
I held on to this dream for a long time and really forgot about it for a while. What I didn't realize was that God was building my skills for Mustard Seed Mercies. I had lots of jobs and hobbies that seemed really sporadic at the time. 15+ years of writing, podcasting, public speaking, acting, video production, web design, and storytelling, mixed with a deep love for people - well it turns out, every piece had a purpose.
God was at work—He always is, isn't He.
Now, I get to pour it all into this space - Mustard Seed Mercies. A place where I get to share what’s helped me navigate faith, motherhood, and all the messy in-between. (And y'all, there's been so much messy.)
It hasn’t been easy, and I know I’m not alone in that. So if you’re walking through the weeds, feeling worn out, or just need a little light in your day—you’re in the right place. Let's do this together.
Nine years ago, God whispered a calling into my heart to encourage women. I mean quite litterally. He woke me up and give me this weird design idea in my head. I was so excited that I couldn't go to sleep - which was actually annoying at the time because I really love sleep. Ha!
He didn't give me all of the pieces though. All I knew if that I wanted to create a faith-based brand for women using floral-y colors and design.
I really had no idea of what what His timeline was oor what all it would encompass. He just gave me a dream.
“She is like a tree planted by water… she does not fear when heat comes; her leaves are always green.”
— Jeremiah 17:8