• I know what it’s like

    I know what it’s like

    I know what it’s like to grow up feeling like you had no one: that you couldn’t trust anyone. To grow up in fear of loss or being hurt again. I know what it’s like not being accepted and being neglected. I understand brokenness and loneliness. I know what it feels like to feel all…

  • Website Overhaul

    Website Overhaul

    Our website has recently changed in a big way (a good way). After a lot of prayer and conversations we’ve finally changed it to be about our ministry instead of just a shop. It has been on my heart for years to start a ministry for children who have suffered from abuse, sexual abuse, neglect,…

  • Big dogs for big hugs

    Big dogs for big hugs

    I’ve been working my big dogs (I don’t have a name for them yet), trying to work out the final designs and my daughter figured out baby clothes fit on them.

  • Hibiscus and Chamomile

    Hibiscus and Chamomile

    Hibiscus and chamomile are pretty much a staple in our house now. Both have antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antiviral properties (along with plenty of other good things) and a little seems to go a long way.

  • Goldenrod

    Goldenrod

    The goldenrod here in East Texas is getting ready to bloom. I think this will be the year that I finally manage to go out and harvest some to use in tinctures and teas.

  • Gummy Bears

    Gummy Bears

    I’m still working on getting the site up. It’s slow going but we’ll get there. In the meantime I thought I would share some photos of a few of our gummy bears.