The Blog

Weddings are a major trigger for me. As the sweet couple stands up front, exchanging vows and saying “for better or worse,” I always get...

A lot has happened in 37 years, my friends, and it’s hard to know where to start. Normally, I’d list all the suffering I’ve endured, but...

As I sat in church and the pastor painted the image of heaven, tears streamed down my face. I felt grief, longing, and sadness all at the...

We all have disabilities! As I mentally prep for another all-school assembly today this message hits me again. 👇👇👇 We all have things...

I had the privilege of sharing my story on our middle and high school podcast last week. Going into the recording, I knew it was a topic...

At The Hazelnut Movement, we are on the move, and things are happening fast. We are doing as much as we can but are limited by our human...

I figured it out – if I kept my life in a routine and put Hazel to sleep at the "right" time in the "right" environment, all seemed well....

My heart is overflowing with gratitude. Our first in-person author storytime was a tremendous success. Not only did we sell over 37...

In a single day, I experienced the thrill of delivering six assemblies to over 500 students. It was exhilarating! Take a peek behind the...

Last August, I embarked on an incredible journey, starting with a single video. This endeavor quickly evolved into my passion project....

Since my earliest days, the allure of the stage captivated me. My childhood was filled with creative play, from making homemade workout...

As I finalize the notes for my new course on building an inclusive classroom, my heart is filled with joy and excitement. I never...

I had an incredible opportunity to share Russell and Hazels' story at VBS yesterday with the 4th and 5th graders. It was a moment that...

It was an honor to share my story this morning live on my dear friend Tiffany’s podcast. I believe this conversation will change the...

Working on an incredible project that turned into a book and need your help. What are some questions your kids ask about children who...

Dear family and close friends, For the last few years, many people have told us about Joni and friends' camps. We had always wanted to...

I'm so excited to announce the release of this new book from the series "My First Words"!!! This book was designed for all earlier...

Yesterday I kept thinking to myself; I'm not enjoying this... Being a mom to two kids who will be babies in their minds forever can be...

Since September, I've been honored to serve @valleychristianacademytn as an academic coach. Sometimes I feel like the kids fuel my soul...

We want to come to your school to share Hazelnut's story! Virtual and in-person options are available and each session is customized to...