About Patty

I write to encourage your heart, feed your soul, and give you wisdom for your life. Motherhood is my passion. I've been married to my surfer/skater husband for over 20 years. We have two boys and a home full of neighbor kids most days.

Are you living in the freedom of God’s grace?

January 13, 2020 By Patty 4 Comments

Years ago I attended a larger church. We had moved to our new town and a neighbor asked us if…
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Did You Ever Have One of Those Overwhelmed Days?

October 14, 2019 By Patty 8 Comments

As my son and I pulled into the Hobby Lobby parking lot Thursday afternoon, my phone rang. My part-time consulting…
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Three quick things you can do to overcome decision fatigue

August 14, 2019 By Patty 6 Comments

If you are anything like me, your life is full. Sometimes all the different responsibilities in our life seem to…
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The best parenting advice I ever heard is so simple it’s crazy

August 10, 2019 By Patty Leave a Comment

As the fall approaches, I’m preparing for church responsibilities, homeschool, and the overall shift in gears that lies ahead. As…
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Keeping a secret from your husband is the best thing you can do for your marriage

July 23, 2019 By Patty Leave a Comment

I met my husband on the beach in California. We had mutual friends who went skating, played volleyball, barbecued, and…
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Five Things You Can Do to Make the Most of the Rest of Summer

July 14, 2019 By Patty 2 Comments

Summer holds promise. We come to the end of the school year, panting from what my friend, Elizabeth Spencer, calls…
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About Patty

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