One of my favorite parts about my job is trying to think up new ways to bless the girls we serve in Starlite, but especially our leadership team.  I l-o-v-e to try to be creative and think of things to do for them that would make their days a bit brighter.  I came up with [...]

We have never — never, ever, NEVER — left on time for a Starlite retreat.  Tonight was no different as we were supposed to leave at 5 p.m. on the dot.  At 6:25 p.m., we still hadn’t left town but somehow found time to make a quick Sonic trip for some grape slushies, milkshakes and [...]

In approximately 48 minutes, I hit the road with 15-ish college girls for our start-of-the-semester retreat.  Coming along to help me “chaperone” this trip are Katie, our next bride-to-be; French Fry, my friend from childhood and, of course, Cousin Cate. In other words, I hope you and your family are not staying in the hotel [...]

I’m only 24 years old, so I’m well aware that I do not know it all. Well, unless you’re talking about processed nacho cheese.  Of that, I am an expert. One thing that I do, however, know a lot about is what it feels like to try to fill a hole in your heart with [...]

In less than 24 hours, we’re loading up the college girls who form our leadership team for Starlite and heading out of town for our spring retreat!  I spent some time this afternoon writing each of them a little note to tell them how excited I am to get to spend a whole weekend with [...]

Cousin Cate and I met up yesterday afternoon at the local Dairy Queen to try to finish our Esther Bible Study homework for this week (is anyone else sensing a Wednesday afternoon pattern beginning to form?).  After a few minutes of silence, I heard her unmistakable voice say “Mmmhmm, that’s RIGHT!” I naturally asked what [...]

Everyone else just saw black and white polka dot wellies when they watched me splashing around in puddles today (and yes, I actually do jump into puddles — 3 so far today). But I? Well, I knew the real secret that makes these wellies my favorite: the hot pink lining on the inside. It’s almost [...]

As promised, I’m bringing you all kinds of perspectives on this week’s topic. And how could we dream of not including Dr. Frank, our resident expert on all things love? He’s got a special message for all you single gals that are wondering just what the average guy is looking for in a girl. Or [...]

I think it’s safe to say that not every girl who reads this blog is just like me.  And for that, WE SHALL GIVE THANKS TO OUR GOD. With that said, I’m going to tell you about my experiences in trying to fill certain needs all whilst knowing that I can’t make generalizations because you [...]

You know you’re working a bit too much when you realize you’ve eaten that day’s breakfast, lunch and dinner at your desk. I think it’s time to go home for the night, no?