The Journey, in Words

A funny, faith-filled reflection on holding on to your purpose when life feels upside down. From packing boxes to hot flashes, Hot Flashes & Cold Truths reminds us that when doubt whispers loud, your why has to shout louder — because God didn’t bring you this far to forget why you started.

A funny, faith-filled reflection on friendship, body changes, and finding joy when your favorite shorts betray you. From hot flashes to beach laughs, Hot Flashes & Cold Truths reminds us that life’s not about perfection — it’s about presence, stretchy pants, and the friends who love you through every season.

When life feels uncomfortable or uncertain, gratitude can feel more like work than joy — but it’s in those very moments that it grows deepest. Through her move to Mexico, the author discovered that gratitude isn’t about perfection or pretending everything’s okay; it’s about seeing God’s goodness even in the stretch. True gratitude becomes a reset button — shifting focus from what’s missing to what’s beautiful, and transforming frustration into peace.