Below: Marriage is hard, but it might be easier if we know a bit before getting married. Here’s what I want my sons to know about marriage. Dear Eli and Samuel, You are young right now, only 9 and 7, but I know how fast time goes, and before we know it, you’ll be standing […]
I Was Yours First: A Reminder to Husbands and Wives in the Season of Raising Children
The front door squeaks open, softly heralding your arrival. Cries of “Daddy!” fill my ears as three kids rush to be the first to give hugs. I smile, grab a dish towel to dry my hands, round the corner from the kitchen to the living room, and give you a peck on the cheek before […]
To the Me I Used to Be
Hey Me, It’s me! Or you or… well, this might be more confusing than I first thought. I’m the me you’ve become. The future you (me?). You probably recognize parts of me. We haven’t changed much. Then again, in other ways, I’m almost unrecognizable. To the Me I Used to Be You’ll be happy to know that […]
Why Victoria’s Secret Models Make Me Jealous (It’s Not the Reason You Think)
I originally wrote this two years ago when I was blogging for the Bangor Daily News. Some may call me naive or even prudish, but I still stand by every word. The other night millions of people watched gorgeous women flaunt their mostly naked bodies down a runway on network television during the Victoria’s Secret Fashion […]
I Tried Online Dating. Here’s What Happened:
Today I’m excited to welcome Amy who has written a guest post especially for Oh, Honestly. Amy has an amazing life story and there’s something really special you need to do for her at the end of the post. When I first started telling people I was thinking of online dating, of course the first thing […]
A Wedding, a Dress, and the First Fight of Marriage
There’s something magical about finding ‘the dress’. Maybe you’ve tried on dozens or maybe it’s the very first one you slip over your head, but as soon as it’s on, you know. Just like the moment you realize that guy is The One, you also realize that dress is The One. The one that makes […]
The Legacy: A Story of Family and Unfailing Love
I originally wrote this post a little over a year ago after visiting my grandfather for what turned out to be the last time. I’m so thankful I wrote it when I did because he got to read it before he passed away. Don’t wait to tell the important people in your life what they […]
52 reasons I’m happy I married my husband
Father’s Day always gets me thinking about the important men in my life. I have been blessed with an amazing dad and should probably be writing about him (sorry Dad!), but today I’ve decided to highlight the father of my children: My amazing husband. Here, in no particular order (except maybe the first one since […]