When Hope Isn’t Shiny (And Why I’m Finally Writing Again)
I haven’t written a blog post in months. Life got heavy, complicated, and honestly? I wasn’t sure what to say.
But this Thanksgiving season reminded me: HopeSpun isn’t about waiting until life is perfect to share. It’s about showing up in the mess.
So I’m sharing something raw today — about my sister’s hospitalization, the weight of caregiving, and what hope actually looks like when it’s not shiny.
Because maybe you’re in a messy middle too. And maybe you need to hear: your hope doesn’t have to shine. It just has to be rooted in Him.
Comfort Zones and Chicken Eggs
When eggs hit a zillion dollars 🥚💸, I knew something had to change. Funny how life’s little discomforts push us toward something greater. From resisting God’s nudges to embracing unexpected growth, this journey has been... well, a mix of blessings, stubbornness, and a whole lot of humor. Read on to see how stepping out of my comfort zone led to something bigger!